Sr. Controls Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron's Muskegon facility is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for new equipment. You will collaborate with project engineers and operations to ensure reliable machine performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field and training in design software; programming experience is a plus. This is a hands-on, safety-conscious manufacturing environment in Muskegon County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Training in design software required.
• Some programming experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Programming and Troubleshooting PLCs, Drives and Circuits
• Assist in the development of control strategies and procedures
• Continuous Improvement of Machines and Processes relating to controls
• Review and update of electrical schematics as needed
• Evaluation and upgrade of controls equipment
• Responsible for the development of electrical control systems for new equipment by coordinating the work with that of the project engineers in charge of equipment

Skills

Programming knowledge

Electrical control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Sr. Controls Engineer (Job Number: 344788)

Are you looking for employment with a fast-paced, safety-oriented foundry with a long-term presence in Muskegon County? CWC Textron, a division of Kautex Textron, currently has an employment opportunity for a Senior Controls Engineer.

Textron was founded in 1923 and is one of the world’s best-known multi-industry companies and includes powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, E-Z GO, Jacobsen and of course Kautex. Being a part of Textron enables us to provide all the resources that a large company has to offer to both our customers and employees while maintaining a small company feel. Kautex employees tell us that they enjoy: having daily work that truly impacts the organization, working for an organization that strives to know and develop them, and working in a multi-industry company that offers a wide variety of career growth paths and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Programming and Troubleshooting PLCs, Drives and Circuits
• Assist in the development of control strategies and procedures
• Continuous Improvement of Machines and Processes relating to controls
• Review and update of electrical schematics as needed
• Evaluation and upgrade of controls equipment
• Responsible for the development of electrical control systems for new equipment by coordinating the work with that of the project engineers in charge of equipment

Education:

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline.

Position Requirements:

• Training in Design Software required.
• Some experience in programming helpful, but not required.

EEO Statement

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