Electrical Controls Engineer

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to support the maintenance department in troubleshooting and improving automated equipment. The role requires a degree in engineering and experience with Allen Bradley PLCs. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Controls Engineering in high volume manufacturing, automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting of equipment issues and maintain PLC documentation.
• Maintain and improve automated equipment to meet production and safety goals.
• Implement and maintain data collection systems from Plant floor processing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC Ladder Logic

Data Handling

Automated Equipment Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Systems

Instrumentation Principles

Education

Degree in Engineering/Electrical field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

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• Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.
  
  

Electrical Controls Engineer, 2nd shift

Job Duties:

• Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.
  
  

Required Experience:

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience
• 4+ years Controls Engineering in high volume manufacturing, automotive experience preferred
• Allen Bradley PLC's experience is required
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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