Automation Controls Engineer

DISHER; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Michigan is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency. Responsibilities include designing control systems and programming PLCs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. The role requires up to 50% travel in North America. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in automation controls engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Understanding of applicable safety standards including OSHA 1910.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support.
• Design and develop electrical control systems and programming.
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software.

Skills

RS logix 500

RS logix 5000

Factory Talk HMI

Fanuc Programming

Auto CAD

MS-Office

Basic experience with Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Software Engineering

Job description

Automation Controls Engineer – Comstock Park, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the "World's Most Admired Companies".

What it's like to work here:

Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered, inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams, foster collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. You will work with multiple assembly plants and integrator. If you are passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could be the place for you!

What you will get to do:

• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
• Support install, launch and production of all cells.
• Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation.
• Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention.
• Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
• Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%

What will make you successful:

• Expert in (RS logix 500, RS logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, programming).
• Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics
• Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
• Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
• Auto CAD Experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Coordinate and manage controls systems
• Communication with external manufacturing system /MES
• Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools
• Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment
• Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.
• Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot – offsets
• Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments
• Knowledgeable in MS-Office
• Bonus: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
• Bachelor's in Electrical or Software Engineering
• 5 years related experience