PLC Controls Project Manager

LER TechForce; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Disability & life insurance

Employee discounts

Professional development

Industry-leading projects

Job summary

LER TechForce in Michigan is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to lead automation initiatives in aerospace, focusing on hardware design, PLC programming, simulation, and field start-up support.

You will design, test, and deploy PLC and HMI software, manage installation and commissioning, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring NFPA/NEC/UL 508 compliance. US Person status is required for export controls.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven experience with controls hardware design, PLC logic, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as controls lead on automation projects including hardware design, programming, simulation, and start-up assistance.
• Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and production support of automation systems on customer floor.
• Provide technical support for complex systems integrating hardware and software controls.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Project management lifecycle

MS Office proficiency

Safety compliance awareness

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE Fanuc PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a need for a Controls Project Engineer need in Macomb County Michigan. This role is heavily involved in the Aerospace Industry and due to ITAR requirements we are only able to consider US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Direct hire opportunity.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as the controls lead on automation projects, including controls system hardware design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
• Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
• Manage the installation, commissioning, and production support of automation systems on the customer floor.
• Provide technical support of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements.
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Work with the integration team on researching new technologies that can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance.
• Identify project requirements, specifications, timelines, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware design, software development, and installation schedules.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Provide all necessary information to the installation team to facilitate and expedite a quality installation of the control system.
• Review Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and customers; provide recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by management.

What you'll need to be successful:

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Proven experience in controls hardware design, PLC logic, and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc, or Mitsubishi.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Experience programming servo controllers and VFDs.
• Knowledge of project management life-cycle from requirements gathering through design and implementation.
• Current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards - specifically NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC, and CE as they relate to control panel design and build.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required.
• Travel as necessary.
• Ability to work weekends as required to meet department and business demands.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, caustic chemicals, and moderate noise levels.
• Must wear mandatory safety eyewear in the manufacturing area; safety shoes are recommended.

Preferred:

• CNC experience with a Siemens 840 controller or Fanuc 30iB.
• Proficient in programming Fanuc, KUKA, and/or ABB robots.
• Experience in C# programming language.
• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills - maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Oral communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
• Written communications - edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning and organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security - actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses office equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic planning - works in a team environment to establish group goals and objectives, and develops and implements action plans focused on achievement.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects