Controls Engineer

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Michigan seeks a Controls Engineer to provide technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications. You will program PLCs, load software, and develop vision systems to improve production lines.

The role requires 3-5 years of controls experience in an automotive facility, knowledge of robotics interfacing, and strong communication. Candidates should read electrical schematics and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Engineering experience is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility.
• Experience programming PLCs and interfacing robots with equipment.
• Solid knowledge of software and hardware in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing.
• Programs inputs/outputs of robots.
• Maintain support and programming of robots.
• Trouble shoots software and hardware issues.
• Load software packages.
• Project documentation.
• Develop and Install of Vision Systems.
• Develop system upgrades.
• Program PLC.
• Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations

Skills

Customer Oriented

Building Collaborative Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Technical Expertise

Fostering Innovation

Results Oriented

Personal Credibility

Stress Management

Ethics and Integrity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field

Tools

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Vision systems

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Summary

The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.

Core Competencies

• Customer Oriented
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Fostering Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Stress Management
• Ethics and Integrity
• Flexibility

Job Duties

• Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
• Programs inputs/outputs of robots
• Maintain support and programming of robots
• Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
• Load software packages
• Project documentation
• Develop and Install of Vision Systems
• Develop system upgrades
• Program PLC
• Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations

Requirements

• Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
• Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
• Ability to program robots
• Knowledge of software and hardware
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Strong computer skills
• 3-5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift 25lbs, heaver objects moved with assistance or equipment

• Manual dexterity required to use electronic & hand tools
• Physical dexterity to sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, grip, reach as needed
• Working near moving parts, exposure to occasional fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate noise level on the production floor, some areas may require PPE
• Travel as necessary.