Controls Engineer

Mitchell & Associates; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell & Associates in Michigan is seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, manage, and maintain equipment used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, PLC programming, and familiarity with RSLogix, RSNetworx, FactoryTalk View Studio, and Fanuc programming. You will work on a fast-paced plant floor with safety and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school with five years of related experience.
• RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworx training.
• FactoryTalk View Studio and Fanuc Advanced Programming training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, and robotics and programmable logic controllers.
• Design electrical and electronic circuits.
• Program PLCs, AC/DC drives, and Servo drives.
• Modify robot, PLC programs, and machine screen interfaces.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Change welding consumables as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment components.
• Adjust MIG and spot welding based on changes in schedule.
• Abide by all Company polices including Health and Safety and Quality systems.
• Support the Controls Engineering Manager with assigned duties.

Skills

Troubleshoot equipment

Design circuits

Program PLCs

Modify robot interfaces

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSNetworx

FactoryTalk View Studio

Fanuc Advanced Programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Design, develop, install, manage, and maintain equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school and five years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworx training
• FactoryTalk View Studio and Fanuc Advanced Programming training
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must be willing and able to take a hands-on approach when problem-solving
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision making skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize
• Must have a good knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, and robotics and programmable logic controllers
• Design electrical and electronic circuits
• Program PLCs, AC/DC drives, and Servo drives
• Modify robot, PLC programs, and machine screen interfaces
• Perform equipment maintenance
• Change welding consumables as needed
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment components
• Adjust MIG and spot welding based on changes in schedule
• Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Controls Engineering Manager
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

• 20% Office Environment, 80% Plant Floor (PPE Required)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to crouch/kneel, hear, stand, talk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach and lift/move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, perform overhead work, pull/push, sit, and lift/move up to 25 pounds. Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus are all required.