Controls Engineer (High Travel)

JMP Solutions - Canada; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

Convergix Automation Solutions in Bridgman, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, document, program, and build custom robotic automation systems. You will apply strong controls and electrical design skills and report to the Controls Engineering Manager.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, write functional specs, develop PLC programs, debug wiring, and support customers with field service, updates, and technical guidance. Travel up to 90% is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience developing PLC programs from scratch.
• Exposure to FANUC, ABB, and/or KUKA robotics.
• Comfortable with Siemens HMIs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of custom industrial machine design.
• Travel up to 90% within US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, program, and build custom robotic automation systems.
• Develop electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA designs.
• Create functional specifications and sequence of operation documents.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to create robust designs.
• Assist electricians in debugging machine wiring.
• Write PLC programs using Convergix base templates and standards.
• Provide client updates and participate in field service and meetings.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic integration

HMI design

Technical drawings

Travel readiness

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FANUC

KUKA

Job description

This position is located in Bridgman, Michigan

Relocation Assistance will be provided for successful candidates

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, programming, and the building of custom robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. This position reports to Controls Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Engineer will work on various stages of automation and control projects including: electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
• Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
• Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs
• Assist electricians in debugging machine wiring
• Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using Convergix base templates and programming standards
• Debug powered on machines to verify mechanical and programming functionality meets customer’s requirements and Convergix’s standards of quality.
• Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise

Qualifications and Experience

• PLC programming experience:
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
  • Experience developing PLC programs from scratch
• Robotic integration experience:
  • Exposure to FANUC, ABB, and/or Kukka
• Comfortable working with Siemens HMIs
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings
• Understanding of custom industrial machine design
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel up to 90% you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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