Automotive PLC Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

TekWissen LLC is seeking an Automotive PLC Controls Engineer for an onsite 12-month temporary assignment in Georgetown, KY. The role covers electrical design on stamping presses and automation upgrades, including HMI, PLC, Safety PLC, hardware layouts, and full line commissioning.

Responsibilities include creating and verifying HMI/PLC programs, hardware layout development, risk assessments, and supervising field projects. Strong PLC programming with Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Siemens is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred).
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience.

Responsibilities

• HMI Design: Create and modify GP-pro programs on Proface hardware and verify during buyoffs.
• PLC Design: Create/modify PLC programs on Allen-Bradley, Siemens hardware and verify during buyoffs.
• Safety PLC Design: Create/modify Safety PLC programs for Allen-Bradley/Siemens hardware; verify during buyoffs; create hardware layouts.
• Panel Layouts: Create/modify Panel Layouts with AutoCAD Electrical; perform risk assessments.
• Field Device Layouts: Create/modify layouts; supervise installation and ensure buyoffs.
• Full Line Commissioning: Provide PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support before, during, and after installation.

Skills

HMI Design

PLC Design

Safety PLC Design

Panel Layouts

Field Device Layouts

Full Line Commissioning

Electrical Design

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

RSLinx

Simatic Step 7

IAB

Memosoft

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Technician degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

RSLinx

Simatic Step 7

IAB

Memosoft

PCWin

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.