Controls Lead Project Engineer/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

AmNet Services, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sensor solutions provider is seeking a Controls Lead Project Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical and controls specification, design, and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment. This role requires over 5 years of experience in electrical/control systems, strong knowledge in PLC programming, and the ability to design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems. The ideal candidate is expected to lead technical initiatives and improve production throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to specify and program controls hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Electrical/Controls specification and design for manufacturing.
• Providing technical direction and oversight to vendors.
• Updating and maintaining controls documentation for equipment.

Skills

Siemens CNC

Profinet

Ethernet

AB ControlLogix

FTView

Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC

Fanuc CNC systems

Siemens Step 7

AutoCad

AutoCad Electrical

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Controls Lead Project Engineer/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

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. We provide low power, cost efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions, and we offer LPWA networking technologies to reduce re-occurring costs in an IoT sensor network. We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these Networks and will create solutions that fit client needs, including cloud options.

Fluent in Siemens CNC, Profinet, Ethernet, AB ControlLogix, and FTView. This individual will be a highly motivated and self-disciplined professional responsible for program/project execution and plant floor production support of machine control, vision systems, and CNC systems. The role requires independent problem solving, creativity, and initiative in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical/Controls specification and design of hardware and software, program, installation support, debugging, 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.

Qualifications

• 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 autonomy and accountability for results.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and common applications 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 with clear communication and candor.
• 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.