PLC Controls Engineer.

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG); Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STG is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer for a major automotive client in Michigan. You will develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using plant data, lead problem solving, and troubleshoot to reduce downtime.

Successful candidates will have 5+ years of related controls experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and hands-on experience with Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley PLCs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related controls experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in FORD+ behaviors and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, vendors, and process team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• PLC experience with Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems using FIS data.
• Lead problem solving to resolve equipment performance issues.
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and validation of fixes.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Integrate controls into IT systems such as FIS, IIoT, QWX, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robots, automation, and controls for downtime.
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times.
• Review and coordinate project installations.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, and robots.
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety.

Skills

Error proofing

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens Step7

TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley

Rexroth

Job description

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple PLC Controls Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm.

Position Description:

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Skills Required:

Error proofing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills Preferred:

Lean Manufacturing, Electrical, Siemens, Robotics, Automation

Experience Required:

• Experience: 5+ yrs of related Controls experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
• Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Experience Preferred:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
• Machining and automation equipment controls troubleshooting experience

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree