Controls and Automation Project Engineer

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor City Electric Technologies seeks a mid-level PLC/Controls Project Engineer with automotive or municipal water/wastewater experience in Detroit, MI. 3–7 years in PLC, HMI, SCADA programming, design and implementation are required.

The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining automation projects, working independently or in teams, and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration and programming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, FactoryTalk and related software/hardware.
• AutoCAD knowledge for panel design and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• PLC, HMI and SCADA design, programming, troubleshooting, implementation, and field startup support for water/wastewater processes and/or automotive control systems.
• Design electrical control panels including AC/DC circuits, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Verify and validate electrical control panel design/build through reliability, maintainability, and durability tests.
• Networking and communications design, troubleshooting and implementation: Modbus, LAN/WAN, Ethernet/IP, and wireless a plus.
• Provide regular updates, feedback and reporting during the project life cycle.
• Assist in estimating with bid take-offs and deliverables as needed.
• Design and engineer projects from conception to completion.
• Project documentation including logs, RFIs, submittals, and manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA programming

Automation engineering

Team collaboration

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

FactoryTalk

Intellution

Wonderware

VTSCADA

OPTO software/hardware

AutoCAD

Job description

Controls and Automation Project Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Motor City Electric Technologies is the Controls & Automation division of Motor City Electric. MCET is looking for mid-level PLC/Controls Project Engineer with experience in the automotive and/or municipal water/wastewater industry. This individual must have 3 to 7 years of PLC, HMI and SCADA programming, design and implementation experience in the manufacturing or water/wastewater industry.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation-based engineering projects. The qualified candidate will be versatile and self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and manage multiple projects at the same time.

• Subsidiary Motor City Electric Technologies

Primary Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• PLC, HMI and SCADA design, programming, troubleshooting, implementation and field startup support for water/wastewater process and/or the automotive machine/conveyor control industry
• Design electrical control panels including AC/DC circuits and schematics, panel layouts, and bill of materials
• Verify and validate electrical control panel design/build through reliability, maintainability, and durability test standards
• Networking and communications design, troubleshooting, and implementation:
  o Modbus, CAT5/CAT6, Fiber Optics
  o LAN, WAN, Ethernet/IP
  o Wireless (radio and cellular) a plus
  o Network Switch Programming a plus
• Provide management and customers with regular updates, feedback and reporting during the project life cycle
• Assist in estimating with bid take-offs and deliverables when needed.
• Determining and designing electrical controls and field engineering designs and modifications from project specifications, objectives, and/or issues
• Project documentation including daily logs, RFI’s, project submittals, O&M manuals and as-built drawings
• End user and customer training

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7 years of PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration and programming
• Allen Bradley, Siemens, FactoryTalk, Intellution, Wonderware, VTSCADA, OPTO software/hardware experience
• AutoCAD
• Ability to understand project milestones and deliver on time
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects
• Commitment to quality and service while meeting customer deadlines and/or exceeding expectations
• Working knowledge of the codes and standards as related to electrical, water/wastewater, and industrial control systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of current computer technologies
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to design, manage and engineer a project from conception to completion

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.