Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA & 40% Travel

Jatca Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Personal time off

Health and dental insurance

Company paid life insurance

Short and long term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design and implement electrical systems and PLC software for industrial machinery. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, significant travel, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, fulfilling a critical need that ensures project timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical engineering.
• Valid driver’s license & Passport required.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware circuits and PLC software programs.
• Work alongside mechanical engineers for machine control systems.
• Supervise machine debug, power up, and validation.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency with Rockwell Automation

PLC programming

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree in electrical related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens equipment

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer - Direct Hire

Job Description:

As the Controls Engineer, you will be directly responsible for design of sequencing, safety circuitry and graphic interfaces. 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:

• Design of Electrical hardware circuits. Directing CAD operators with respect to Electrical Hardware design.
• Design of PLC Software programs and development HMI screens to customer specifications. Needs to be familiar with Allen Bradley, Siemens and other PLC operating systems.
• Work alongside mechanical Engineers and Designers in order to create an industrial machine control systems.
• Conduct the peripheral device programming and machine PLC programming.
• Supervise and coordinate and the machine debug, power up, and machine validation with mechanical build and electrical teams.
• Set up and configure communication networks but not limited to device net, Ethernet and remote I/O
• Commission and validation systems at the customer’s location.
• Must be able to Travel throughout North America (including Mexico & Canada) to customers' locations. Travel to customers' location may take up to 40% of the time.
• Follow all company safety and quality policies
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Skills/Experience

Required:

• Technical degree in an electrical related field or equivalent experience (at least 5 years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to trave up tol 40% of time
• Valid driver’s license & Passport
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation (PLC5, SLC500, Control Logix, Device net, Ethernet, RsView ME Station, Powerflex) and Siemens (WinCc and TiPortal) equipment

Preferred:

• GM GCCS certification

Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, this position comes with a Full Benefits Package including: 401k with employer contribution, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, personal time off, holiday pay, health and dental insurance, company paid life, short and long term disability insurance.