Controls Engineer

Piston Automotive; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

A cutting-edge automotive manufacturer based in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to oversee control systems vital for production processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC and Vision Systems programming, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing machine performance, providing controls guidance, and driving process improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K matching and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with PLC programming for Manual and Automated Assembly Cells.
• Proficient in HMI programming and Vision Systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and calculate machine performance utilizing the PLC.
• Develop and track capital investment budgets for projects.
• Provide support for Controls related issues to minimize production downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision Systems programming (Cognex, DVT, Keyence)

HMI programming

Lean manufacturing concepts

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Programming

Tools

RSLogix 5000

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range from initial project sourcing all the way through SOP +90 days, or as required for corporate employees or launch through EOP plant employees. Both may be required to support implementation of engineering changes for current production products. You will provide your controls expertise to help in tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes driven by product engineering changes. Additionally, responsible for the transfer of all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP; this includes all OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PM's). Participating in the development of RFQ's and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices. Supports Engineering Cost Estimator to supply quoted assumptions for the assembly process requirements, capital / tooling investments and direct / indirect labor. Help establish design goals, process and equipment specifications for Controls and Electrical power distribution systems.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

• Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation and tracking of assigned projects.
• Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
• Main interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions.
• Provide controls guidance in equipment selection, overall operations and future expansion.
• Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, EthernetIP)
• Provide support for Controls related issues, as required, to prevent or minimize production downtime.
• Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization.
• Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies, including automation.
• Collaborate on all controls related communication internally and externally, including technical presentation, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Supports Purchasing in evaluation of new suppliers, products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Benchmarking processes and equipment throughout the industry and incorporating into Piston Standards.
• Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering, Programming
• 2-4 years of experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500's, ControlLogix 5000 processors) for Manual Assembly Cells, Automated Assembly Cells and Power & Free conveyor systems.
• A minimum of 2-4 years programming of Vision Systems (Cognex, DVT, Keyence)
• 2-4 years of experience HMI programming (AB PanelView and PanelView Plus)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems. Including broadcast analysis from customer trigger through customer installation.
• 2 years of experience with Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems.
• A minimum of 2 years of technical experience required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RS View, ex.).