Controls Engineer (Michigan)

ADP, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Process is seeking a Controls Engineer in Plymouth, MI. The role focuses on PLC and HMI software design for industrial systems across automotive and other sectors. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project completion.

The ideal candidate has several years of experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, reads electrical drawings, and can travel across North America as needed. A technical electrical degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in an electrical-related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Able to perceive needs and work independently.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with controls.
• Understanding of LOTO and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by company insurance.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand standard electrical hardware drawings.
• Design PLC and HMI software to customer specifications; experience with Rockwell and Siemens is a plus.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to create industrial machine control systems.
• Support mechanical and electrical build teams during all build phases.
• Experience configuring DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.
• Commissioning and validation at customer locations.
• Travel throughout North America to customer sites as required (up to 25–50%).
• Follow Anderson Process safety and quality policies.
• Experience with automotive and non-automotive industrial projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Rockwell/Siemens

Electrical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel 25-50%

Education

Electrical-related technical degree

Tools

Mitsubishi

Omron

DeviceNet

EtherNet/IP

PROFIBUS/PROFINET

Job description

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Non-commission Full Time Plymouth, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1374

Summary : The Controls Engineer, is directly responsible for all aspects of PLC and HMI software design and development. The ideal candidate will be someone who has several years of experience programming using both Rockwell and Siemens. This would be for automotive and nonautomotive (Industrial and Manufacturing customers).

The Controls Engineer will work with cross functional groups as well as support other engineering groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and fully understand standard electrical hardware drawings.
• Design of PLC and HMI software to customer specifications. Experience with both Rockwell and Siemens is a plus.
• Work alongside Mechanical Engineers to create an industrial machine control system.
• Support mechanical and electrical build teams during all build phases of the equipment.
• Experience configuring DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.
• Commissioning and validation of systems at the customer’s location.
• Must be able to Travel throughout North America to customer’s locations. Travel to customer’s location may take up to 25-50% of the time.
• Follow all Anderson Process safety and quality policies.
• Experience in both Automotive customers and nonautomotive (Industrial customers) with their projects.

Education/Skills/Experience

Required:

• Technical degree in an electrical related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to effectively communicate throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Able to perceive needs and work independently.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with controls.
• Understanding of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by company insurance.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of time.

Preferred:

• Experience with additional software platforms such as Mitsubishi and Omron.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic controls.
• Understanding for P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagram) and experience in fluid flow or fluid dispensing systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a covered disability to perform the essential functions of the position as long as an undue hardship is not imposed.
• Possible Hybrid work arrangement. Must be to be available to work on-site as the business needs dictate.

Anderson Process is an Equal Opportunity Employer