Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Michigan is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications. The role involves PLC programming, robot I/O configuration, vision system development, and system upgrades to improve production processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of automotive controls experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
• Strong reading of electrical schematic drawings and interpretation of manuals.
• Proven ability to program PLCs and to program robot I/O.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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 and project documentation
• Develop and Install of Vision Systems
• Develop system upgrades
• Program PLC
• Read, interprets and applies lessons from electrical schematics and manuals

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

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 packagesProject 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.