Automotive PLC Controls Engineer

TekWissen ®; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking an Automotive PLC Controls Engineer for a 12-month onsite assignment in Georgetown, KY. You’ll design electrical schemes for stamping presses, including HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC systems, with hands-on commissioning support.

Responsibilities cover HMI/PLC programming, hardware layouts, risk assessments, and field device layouts while guiding engineers and technicians during upgrades.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering/related field.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have.
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience.
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for stamping presses including HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC.
• Create and modify HMI programs using GP-pro on Proface hardware.
• Develop PLC programs for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa hardware.
• Prepare hardware and panel layouts and perform risk assessments.
• Review designs with customers and supervise installation and commissioning.
• Provide direction to engineers and technicians during upgrades.

Skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or related field

Tools

GP-pro

Proface hardware

Studio 5000

RSLinx

IAB

MPE720

PCwin

Memosoft

Simatic Step 7

AutoCAD Electrical

IAB

AutCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Siemens hardware

Job description

Job Title: Automotive PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Georgetown, KY

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $38.51-$38.51/HR

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning. Detailed description:

Key Responsibilities

HMI Design:

• Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs

PLC Design:

• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs

Safety PLC Design:

• Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs

Panel Layouts:

• Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

Field Device Layouts:

• Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
• Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
• Bring resolution to any construction related items during installation

Full Line Commissioning:

• Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
• AutoCad Electrical Experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.