Jr. Controls Engineer

LM Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LM Manufacturing in Detroit seeks a JR Controls Engineer to assist with design, development and testing of PLC-based control systems. You will lead teams by applying the 5 C’s and by driving improvements in electrical and automation processes.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC issues, producing documentation, performing startup tests, and collaborating across departments to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Control Tech preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical control system design.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC-related issues in production.
• Produce and update technical documents and schematics.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault-recovery testing and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000

Factory Talk View Studio

RSLogix/PanelView

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DevI

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic degree/diploma/certificate

Tools

RSLogix500/5000

PanelView/PanelView Plus

Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)

Job description

Description

Assists with development, design and testing of electronic control systems. Possesses general knowledge of various hardware and software used in the control of manufacturing processes and equipment. The JR Controls Engineer is expected to inspire and lead their teams by setting the example and driving the 5 C’s (Care, Commit, Connect, Communicate, & Celebrate)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with the design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
• Provides production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC related issues
• Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participates in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with all departments
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your supervisor.
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Report on all issues that cause any downtime to operations to your supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note

If there is reason to believe that any equipment, or physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger the employee or co-worker, or is in contravention of OSHA and MISOHA, notify management immediately. If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, physical condition of the workplace or assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer’s requirements, internal requirements or the quality of tests results and/or equipment build, notify management immediately. Authorities as detailed in our Quality System for ISO/TS16949 2009 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent experience.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Control Tech preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500 / 5000, Factory Talk View Studio
• Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Demonstrated experience in the following: Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting, Strong MS Office skills, willing to work overtime as per job requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP)
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)
• Demonstrated use of electrical devices (i.e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT’s, signal conditioners, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Continued

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 platforms, RS Logix, PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera applications.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions/Physical Abilities

Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather condition. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to thirty (30) lbs within the manufacturing plant environment. Must be available to work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Training Requirements

Orientation Sign-off

LM Compliance Policies

Safety Training

Departmental Training Requirements

Training Checklist

Equal Employment Opportunity

LM Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship

At this time, LM Manufacturing does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship from LM Manufacturing.

Unsolicited Recruiter and Agency Submissions

LM Manufacturing does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or other vendors unless a written agreement has been approved in advance by an authorized member of the LM Manufacturing Human Resources team.

Any unsolicited resume or candidate information submitted without an approved agreement will be considered the property of LM Manufacturing, and no placement fee or other compensation will be owed.

Only authorized members of the LM Manufacturing Human Resources team may engage or approve third-party recruiting or staffing services.

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LM Manufacturing will not request payment from applicants as part of the recruiting or hiring process. Applicants should use caution before providing sensitive personal or financial information, including Social Security numbers, banking information, credit card information, or other confidential information, in response to unsolicited communications.

Candidates who have questions regarding the legitimacy of an LM Manufacturing employment opportunity are encouraged to verify the position directly with LM Manufacturing or through the company's official recruiting channels.