Lead Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI & Robotics

Sames; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sames North America is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead development, integration, and implementation of software for automatic control of paint and dispense systems. Plan PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, startup, and optimization of control systems at customer sites.

The role includes mentoring engineers, assisting with proposals, and coordinating with Sales, Proposals and Labs. Travel up to 50% may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience and vocational school.
• 7+ years’ OEM engineering/design experience in automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and system integration leadership and mentorship to Controls Engineers and project team members, both in the office and at the customer site.
• Provide technical clarification and guidance for customers, vendors, Sames Service, and suppliers.
• Communicate with the project manager and direct manager concerning progress or problems of all customer controls solutions.
• Lead the development and validation of new control features and improvement of current products and solutions.
• Analyze reports of technical problems, identify root cause and determine if a change in design strategy is required.
• Assist and provide experienced input in preparation of project proposals.
• Maintains high ethical standards of conduct for all engineering activities.
• Lead in the creation and implementation of Software and Controls standards for Sames Solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Siemens

HMI development

VB.net

PanelView+

WinCC Flexible

iFix

fieldbus know-how

Robotics (FANUC/Yazkawa)

electro-mechanical reading

hazardous location design

OSHA/ANSI standards

ISO/QS/ISO14001

travel up to 50%

Education

BS Electrical Engineering / related

equivalent experience / vocational training

Tools

MS Visual Studio

Job description

Sames North America is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead development, integration, and implementation of software for automatic control of paint and dispense systems. Plan PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, startup, and optimization of control systems at customer sites.

The role includes mentoring engineers, assisting with proposals, and coordinating with Sales, Proposals and Labs. Travel up to 50% may be required as projects demand.