An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
Job Summary/Objective We are actively recruiting for controls engineers for a premier company in the Rockford, MI area. This position is responsible for engineering cohesive and functional controls software programs for advanced packaging systems, machinery, and processes.
Essential Job Functions:
Define project objectives, scope, and technical requirements in collaboration with project managers and clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines. Plan, and oversee the hardware development life cycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines with little guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, Controls technicians, Panel Build, and Advanced Validation Teams, to ensure seamless project execution. Program complex controls software systems, considering uptime, reliability, performance, and maintainability. Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovative software solutions. Develop and maintain software design documentation, ensuring compliance with department standards and best practices. Responsible for onsite commissioning ensuring operational efficiency of packaging systems and machinery programs meet customers operational requirements. Mentor and train level 1 controls software engineers and controls technicians. Other duties as assigned by
Controls Manager Qualifications:
5-9 years of experience in controls software development. Proficient knowledge of palletizing concepts and automation. Proficient skills in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, Drives, and Servos. Experience with line control in high-speed packaging lines. Strong Robot programming skills for FANUC or Kuka with experience in Palletizing. Strong understanding of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and Robotics. (Allen Bradley, Fanuc, and Kuka preferred). Computer skills; MS Office Suite.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Other degrees considered on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements:
Standing and sitting for extended periods of time Exposure to High/Low voltage environments Exposure to elevations
Travel Requirements:
Travel is required; approximately 30-50% travel as needed to meet with clients
Pay:
$85,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): How quickly can you start work?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Controls software: 5 years (Preferred) automation concepts: 3 years (Preferred) programming
Allen Bradley:
3 years (Preferred) PLC programming: 3 years (Preferred)
HMI Software:
3 years (Preferred) Robot programming: 3 years (Preferred)
Fanuc:
3 years (Preferred)
Kuka:
3 years (Preferred) Electrical engineering: 5 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)