Controls Engineer (Allen Bradley & FANUC experience)

Jatca Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized automation company in Michigan is seeking a Controls Engineer with at least 3 years of experience with Allen Bradley PLC and Fanuc robots. The role involves implementing and documenting control systems, troubleshooting automated equipment, and requires travel for project implementation. Strong reporting skills are essential for this role, which offers 40 hours a week initially and potential overtime during implementation phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and Fanuc robots required.
• Ability to travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document controls systems for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers and electrical control devices.
• Perform machine power up, debug and programming.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc robots

PLC code writing

Job description

Qualifications

Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and Fanuc robots is required (minimum 3 years). Ability to travel is also required.

Project Details

Candidates should expect 40 hrs. a week at start of project. Travel to Moline, Illinois for implementation, which can last 4-5 weeks with 2 weeks working and every other weekend home. During implementation can work up to 50 hrs. per week.

Skills

• Allen Bradley and Fanuc are a must and candidates MUST be able to write PLC code from start to finish in addition to troubleshoot and debug.
• Servo Motors and AB Panel View experience is not required but would be welcomed skills. Ignition based HMI experience would be much appreciated as well.
• Good reporting skills are necessary as you'll be expected to generate reports daily for projects.

Duties

• Implement and document controls systems for various types of automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices and peripheral equipment.
• Perform machine power up, debug and, programming.
• Ensure equipment is designed and programmed to specifications using standard techniques and approach.