Senior Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Automation Lead

Uniloy

Tecumseh Township (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Uniloy in Michigan seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to design, develop, and document control and HMI software for blow molding equipment. You will lead control system development for new products and retrofits, provide startup and debugging support, and mentor engineering staff.

The role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI programming, OO languages (C), and multiple hardware platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and B&R systems. Travel to support production may be required.

Qualifications

BS in electrical/controls engineering or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Experience with ground-up controls design for more than one complete machine or DCS.
Conceptual understanding of advanced PID control.
Experience with advanced process control a plus (internal model control, feed forward, autotuning).
Experience with listed hardware/software: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, B&R, mappView, WinCC, etc.
ACAD or EPLAN electrical design experience; reviewing schematics a plus.
Knowledge of safety circuits and analog control signals.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; able to work under pressure and communicate effectively.
Strong OO programming knowledge (C preferred) and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and document control and HMI software for blow molding equipment.
Lead control system development for new products and retrofits.
Provide startup and debug assistance and mentoring.
Guide technical activities and develop staff within engineering.
Ensure compliance to specifications, processes, and best practices.
Interact with manufacturing during build/startup to diagnose issues and support production.
Develop scalable control platforms and version control practices.