Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Optimal Inc.

• 3.0 Tonawanda, NY Job Details Contract $95,000
• $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Visa sponsorship Qualifications Project team coordination PLC-based control system operation Communication with suppliers Machine vision systems Team leadership Machine troubleshooting Electronic systems troubleshooting Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility Troubleshooting electrical systems Ethernet Leading team collaboration initiatives Collaboration with manufacturing teams IP networking Electrical control system maintenance Manufacturing PLC networking Associate's degree Factory experience Ladder logic (LD) Project scheduling Cross-functional communication Engineering manufacturing support

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Controls Engineer position working at a Plant in Tonawanda, NY. This is a mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install. Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan.

Job Details:

Focus will be GPS

• Engine Assembly Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common Cameras
• Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox Fanuc Robot/Cobot AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck Procurement and implementation of new equipment.

High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance. Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor

Requirements:

Degree

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering Years of experience: 5-7 years experience Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly, would consider less experience for the right fit.

Minimum Required Skills per

Hiring Manager:

Controls Engineer Requirements:

2 years Allen-Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000) 2 years Siemens PLC

• TIA Portal/S7 Programming Experience 2 years Ladder Logic PLC Programming Experience Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits.

Ability to troubleshoot controls related automation equipment breakdowns in a high-pressure manufacturing environment Basic Robot programming experience (Fanuc Robotics Experience preferred). Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment Strong Comprehension of Ethernet/IP industrial networks Prior automotive / vehicle assembly or industrial automation experience is preferred Understanding/Programming of servo drives, motion control, and VFDs is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with maintenance, production, suppliers, and central ME teams Leadership/ownership of tasks: planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with trades and contractors. Basic Automation Controls Vision systems programming experience (Matrox Preferred Matrox) Ability to work any shift as required by plant operations: Any shift (not rotating) 2-3 Weekend shifts/month

Manager's Notes:

It is an intense environment

• fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be flexible Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall candidates will be assigned to one shift. 1st shift
• 6:30AM
• 3PM 2nd shift
• 3PM•11:30PM 3rd shift•11PM•7:30AM Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month.

Candidates will work Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays. Onsite

• 5 days/week
• no remote Prefer candidates that are local to the

Buffalo, Niagara Region Travel:

Up to 20%

• might need to travel to support their new project which requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as needed basis, approx.

6 times per year Potential to go direct with this client after 6 months, however, client will not be able to sponsor any immigration visas.