Controls Engineer

Accent Controls Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accent Controls Inc. in Michigan is seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer LV1 to learn design and startup of PLC controlled conveyor systems. The role emphasizes learning best practices, industry standards, and contributing to projects with supervision.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, documenting, and sustaining hardware and software control systems, and collaborating with project teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Basic programming/electrical design skills preferred.
• Ability to understand instructions and independently carry out instructed tasks.
• Detail and quality oriented. Must be comfortable reading and interpreting technical documentation including blueprints, construction specifications and other items.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with collaborating with project team members to define and deliver maintainable and reliable systems.
• Ability to work under deadlines, on short notice and support extended/off-hours when needed to support project or resolve engineering issues.
• Proficiency in MsOffice (Outlook, WORD, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Learn, Design, test, document and sustain hardware and software control systems in the role of Controls Engineer LV1 to support various conveyor systems and technologies.
• Contribute to projects as needed.

Skills

Programming basics

Electrical design

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer LV1 will learn various aspects of engineering work in the design and startup of PLC controlled systems for material handling equipment. A Controls Engineer LV1 is expected to contribute to a project in a minimal level while learning best practices and industry standards.

Experience

Has a basic engineering and programming foundation. Expected to spend majority of time learning about different types of hardware/software that are used in the industry. Job Expectations: To develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with some degree of independence.

Responsibilities

Learn, Design, test, document and sustain hardware and software control systems in the role of Controls Engineer LV1 to support various conveyor systems and technologies. Contribute to projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic programing/ electrical design skills knowledge preferred.
• Ability to understand instructions and independently carry out instructed tasks.
• Detail and quality oriented. Must be comfortable reading and interpreting technical documentation including blueprints, construction specifications and other items.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with collaborating with project team members to define and deliver maintainable and reliable systems.
• Ability to work under deadlines, on short notice and support extended/off-hours when needed to support project or resolve engineering issues.
• Proficiency in MsOffice (Outlook, WORD, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with industrial control systems with various HMIs.
• Experience in industrial control system installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation technology, including hardware, software, and communication protocols.
• Experience with using Relays for controls technology.
• Understanding of LOTO and how to create various placards.
• AUTOCAD skills, able to read schematic and assembly drawings.
• Experience with Eplan.
• Identify faults and troubleshoot to find root cause.
• Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
• Panel Design experience including layout and wiring schematic development
• GM training certificates: GCCH, GCCS, Ethernet Networks