Controls Engineer

Amsted Automotive; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

TransForm Automotive, an Amsted Automotive company, is seeking a Midnight Shift Controls Engineer at our Shelby Township facility. The role focuses on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities, with emphasis on MES/CMMS interfaces and safety systems.

You will lead troubleshooting, implement control innovations, program PLCs, and collaborate with Sr. Controls Engineers to drive improvements in machine uptime and efficiency of the assembly process.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/prints and how these systems interact within an assembly process.
• Ability to adapt and learn new controls technology and software.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with light supervision.
• Understanding and communicating technical details.

Responsibilities

• Works with the product interface to the assembly plant and other levels within the organization for the manufacturing execution systems.
• Take lead in supporting machine failures through the maintenance escalation process, including troubleshooting, communication and documentation.
• Lead safety circuit functionality and verification (light curtains, safety mats, QA devices).
• Support for developing user interfaces for operators and integrating them into MES and CMMS systems.
• Assist in defining connections to existing equipment for integration into MES systems.
• Maintain backups of MES, PLC, and Robot Software configurations.
• Research and prove out innovative ways to improve processes for efficiency and flexibility.
• Configure equipment and add required programming to new and existing equipment.
• Assist in defining wiring for data gathering from equipment.
• Collaborate with Sr. Controls Engineers and manager on controls projects across AAG.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical schematics

Multi-axis servo systems

Robotic systems

Industrial vision systems

Fieldbus technologies

Networking basics

MES/CMMS interfaces

Programming PLCs

HMI programming

MS Office

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD electrical/pneumatic

Siemens Step 7

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates Degree in Computer Science

2-year Technical Degree in Robotic Automation/Computer Sciences

Tools

AutoCAD (Electrical/Pneumatic detailing)

Rockwell Suite (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, RSLogix)

Automation Direct (PLC, C-More HMI)

MS Office Suite

Siemens Step 7

Job description

TransForm Automotive, an Amsted Automotive company, is seeking a Midnight Shift (11pm - 7am) Controls Engineer to support our Shelby Twp facility. The Controls Engineer will focus on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Controls Engineer role will focus on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities. Continuous improvement efforts are also put forth to existing processes with the goal of improving machine availability and efficiency of the assembly process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the product interface to the assembly plant and other levels within the organization for the manufacturing execution systems
• Take lead in supporting machine failures through the maintenance escalation process. I.E., troubleshooting, communication, and documentation
• Take a leading role in safety circuit functionality and verification. I.E., light curtains, safety mats, Quality Assurance devices
• Support for developing user interfaces for operators and integrating them into the MES and CMMS systems
• Responsible to assist in defining connections to existing equipment for integration into MES systems
• Maintain backups of MES, PLC, Robot Software-related equipment configuration
• Research and prove out innovative ways to improve processes, making them more efficient and flexible
• Integrate and program assembly processes in primary facilities
• Concept, quote, procure, and implement solutions to various assembly and transformational product processes
• Configure equipment and add required programming to new and existing equipment
• Assist in the definition of wiring required for gathering data from equipment
• Work with Sr. Controls Engineers and manager to learn, develop skills, and assist with controls projects across AAG as required.
• Support department maintenance troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for equipment
• All other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/prints and how these systems interact within an assembly cell

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/prints and how these systems interact within an assembly process
• Ability to adapt and learn new controls technology and software
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with light supervision
• Understanding and communicating technical details
• Knowledge of multi-axis servo systems and robotic systems
• Industrial vision systems/sensors (Cognex, Keyence)
• Basic networking knowledge and application
• Fieldbus Technologies (ex: Ethernet/IP, Ether CAT, I/O Link, Modbus)
• Interfacing and communication with devices: analog, fieldbus, etc.
• Software Experience:
  • AutoCAD (electrical/pneumatic detailing)
  • Rockwell Suite (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, RSLogix)
  • Automation Direct (PLC, C-More HMI)
  • MS Office Suite
  • Siemens Step 7

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Associates Degree in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 2-year Technical Degree in Robotic Automation/Computer Sciences

Experience

• Some on-the-job work experience in controls, primarily focused on machine design/machine build, is strongly preferred (internship experience is acceptable)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

Education Required

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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