Sr. Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron's CWC Textron in Muskegon County seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and drive systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with project engineers to develop control strategies, update electrical schematics, and drive continuous improvement across machines and processes.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, and experience with design software and control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus.

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

PLCs

Drives

Electrical schematics

Control strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design Software

Job description

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. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.

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.