Controls Engineer

FactoryFix; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking an experienced controls/automation professional in Michigan to design, program, and commission control systems for manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot problems, upgrade hardware and software, and ensure equipment meets specifications, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires extensive PLC experience (Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens), knowledge of industrial networks, and proficiency in electrical schematics and vision systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software.
• Industrial Networks Knowledge (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, ControlNet).
• Auto CAD Electrical experience developing schematics, panel layout, and BOM.
• Extensive experience with VFD and Servo drive systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls.
• Knowledgeable in the design and application of fluid power controls (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum).
• Thorough knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices (sensors, relays, motors).
• Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices (Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Area Scanners).
• Experience with vision systems.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints
• Provide support to various manufacturing facilities.
• Experience conducting risk assessment of equipment to determine compliance to code (OSHA, NFPA, RIA).
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and machine guarding.
• Office software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a professional temperament.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
• Engineer control hardware / software upgrades to improve operating efficiency.
• Review specifications to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Modify control systems to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Commission equipment per company requirements.
• Program robotic and/or controls equipment per specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain specification standards for control systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot control systems.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC/HMI

Industrial networks

VFD/Servo drives

Electrical safety

Machine guarding

Robot programming

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI software

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Vision systems

Ethernet/IP

ControlNet

Device Net

Job description

Pay Is Entirely Based Upon Experience.

If you have more experience than what's required we aren't afraid to pay more!

• Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
• Engineer control hardware / software upgrades necessary to improve operating efficiency of equipment.
• Examines and understands specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Modification of process equipment control system to ensure maximum production output while minimizing down-time: this includes modifications to improve plant-wide costs and efficiencies.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with company requirements.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per company specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain specification standards for new and existing process equipment control systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot new and existing process equipment control systems.
• General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
• Ability to interact professionally, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to obtain Lock Out Tag Out Certification.

1st Shift

Pay Is Entirely Based Upon Experience.

If you have more experience than what's required we aren't afraid to pay more!

• Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
• Engineer control hardware / software upgrades necessary to improve operating efficiency of equipment.
• Examines and understands specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Modification of process equipment control system to ensure maximum production output while minimizing down-time: this includes modifications to improve plant-wide costs and efficiencies.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with company requirements.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per company specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain specification standards for new and existing process equipment control systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot new and existing process equipment control systems.
• General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
• Ability to interact professionally, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to obtain Lock Out Tag Out Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
• Engineer control hardware / software upgrades necessary to improve operating efficiency of equipment.
• Examines and understands specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Modification of process equipment control system to ensure maximum production output while minimizing down-time: this includes modifications to improve plant-wide costs and efficiencies.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with company requirements.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per company specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain specification standards for new and existing process equipment control systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot new and existing process equipment control systems.
• General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
• Ability to interact professionally, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to obtain Lock Out Tag Out Certification.

Qualification

• Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software.
• Industrial Networks Knowledge. (Ethernet I/P, Device Net, Profibus, ControlNet.)
• Auto CAD Electrical experience developing schematics, panel layout, and bill of materials.
• Extensive experience with VFD and Servo drive systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls.
• Knowledgeable in the design and application of fluid power controls. (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum).
• Thorough knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices. (optical, inductive, capacitive sensors / contactors, relays, switches / power supplies and transformers / motors and motor starters.)
• Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices. (Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Area Scanners, etc.)
• Experience with vision systems.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints
• Provide support as needed to various manufacturing facilities.
• Experience conducting risk assessment of equipment to determine compliance to code. (OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
• Strong Knowledge of electrical safety and machine guarding.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a professional and cooperative temperament.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Industrial Robot Programming
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Vision System
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)