Location
Farmington Hills MI
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Position Id
201399

Competitive pay and Benefits

Job Purpose

Develop, test, and debug Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robot, & Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs for automated equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

Controls Engineer performs a wide range of duties such as:

  • Investigate and resolve issues associated with assembly automation, workstations, robotics, and automated equipment
  • Test new programs for reliability and safety with automation equipment
  • Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes
  • Oversee customer installations to ensure success and provide guidance and support
  • Review other engineers work and providing constructive feedback
  • Manage purchase requests and work with vendors to source components
  • Perform robot simulations
  • Must be well versed in machine controls and have good mechanical aptitude
  • Create documentation for automation equipment
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with project management, mechanical engineers, and shop technicians for design and build support
  • Maintain quality and safety procedures
  • Perform and assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to teach less experienced engineers while maintaining a positive work environment
  • Ability to read and edit electrical and mechanical schematics
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, Robots, and HMIs required
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
  • Experience in manufacturing, controls engineering, or related field required
  • Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
  • Motivated with strong interpersonal skills

    Job Purpose

    Develop, test, and debug Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robot, & Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs for automated equipment.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Senior Controls Engineer performs a wide range of duties such as:

  • Investigate and resolve issues associated with assembly automation, workstations, robotics, and automated equipment
  • Test new programs for reliability and safety with automation equipment
  • Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes
  • Oversee customer installations to ensure success and provide guidance and support
  • Review other engineers work and providing constructive feedback
  • Manage purchase requests and work with vendors to source components
  • Perform robot simulations
  • Must be well versed in machine controls and have good mechanical aptitude
  • Create documentation for automation equipment
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with project management, mechanical engineers, and shop technicians for design and build support
  • Maintain quality and safety procedures
  • Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to teach less experienced engineers while maintaining a positive work environment
  • Ability to read and edit electrical and mechanical schematics
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, Robots, and HMIs required
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
  • Experience in manufacturing, controls engineering, or related field required
  • Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
  • Motivated with strong interpersonal skills