Controls Lead Project Engineer/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

AmNet Services, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sensor and networking solutions is seeking a Controls Lead Project Engineer for their Grand Rapids location. This role involves program execution and plant floor support for machine control systems within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical/control systems, CNC programming, and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design electrical/control specifications for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and service personnel.
• Update controls documentation for new and existing equipment.

Skills

Electrical/Controls Systems

CNC Systems

Problem Solving

Technical Direction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Job description

Controls Lead Project Engineer/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

• Contract

America Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space.
We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management.

Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200 + years of experience in designing, optimizing and performance engineering; for several mid – large wireless carriers internationally - that saw a need to provide low power, cost efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We have combined these sensors with low power, wide area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease re-occurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices.

We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these Networks. Whether an off-the-shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.


Fluent in Siemens CNC, Profinet, Ethernet, AB ControlLogix, and FTView.

This individual will be a highly motivated and self-disciplined individual, responsible for program/project execution and plant floor production support of machine control, vision systems, and CNC systems. This individual will work in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of independent problem solving, creativity, and initiative is needed.

Responsible for:
• Electrical/Controls specification and design of both hardware and software, program, installation support, debug, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources.
• Providing technical direction to and informal training to machine operators and service personnel.
• Updating and maintaining controls documentation for new and existing manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and tools.
Basic Required:
• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine design. Knowledge of process requirements for a manufacturing system is desired.
• Ability to specify, estimate, design and program controls hardware/software, integrate, install, commission, and create electrical/controls documentation for manufacturing equipment.
• Experienced in Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI design and programming.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, EthernetIP, Devicenet, Remote I/O, DH+, DH485, RS232, etc.
• Experienced in Fanuc CNC systems
• Experienced in Siemens Step 7 and 840D system
• Knowledge of servo motors, servo motion control, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging projects and assignments, and changing priorities with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and common application such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience creating electrical designs and panel layouts in AutoCad or AutoCad Electrical.
• Demonstrates initiative by identifying opportunities to improve production throughput in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment. Ability to effectively communicate, and express ideas and concerns to all persons with candor and respect.
• Some travel to equipment suppliers may be required.
Preferred Experiences
• Experience with Cognex & Keyence vision systems.
• Experience with laser marking systems.
• Familiar with GE PLC system
• Experience with Visual Basic programming
• High level of project management skills
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Prior work experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer in the automotive manufacturing field
• Experience in control systems relating to high speed assembly processes
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience