JPS-539 Lead Controls Engineer

Location

Michigan | United States

Job description

Our Award Winning Client is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. Our client, a nationally recognized leader in the automation industry, has garnered numerous awards for their innovative solutions.

Job Description:

A Senior Controls Engineer with expertise in controls engineering, custom automation, precision machining, and design experience utilizing AutoCAD, PLC - Allen Bradley, HMI - Allen Bradley, Robotics, and Servos is needed to contribute to our client's cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design effort on assigned projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering.
• Prepare control systems designs using AutoCAD, including power distribution, PLC, panel layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Write and document software for automation systems.
• Review budgets and schedules and collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level I and Level II Controls Engineers.
• Develop preliminary project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Debug software after power-up to ensure production-worthy systems.
• Participate as a team member during the installation phase of projects.

Desired Hardware Competency:

• PLC: Allen Bradley (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix), Siemens (416), Square D (Symax 50).
• HMI: Allen Bradley (Panelview, Panelview Plus), Siemens (TP, OP Series).
• Communications: Allen Bradley (Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
• Variable Frequency Drives: Allen Bradley (Powerflex), SEW Eurodrive.
• Robotics: Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki.
• Linear Actuators: Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth.
• Servos: Allen Bradley (Kenetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive Interface), Yaskawa (SGDV, SGDH).
• Vision: Keyence, Panasonic, Cognex, DVT.
• Data Acquisition: Keithley (DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120).

Desired Software Competency:

• PLC: Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal), Square D.
• HMI: Allen Bradley (FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView, PanelBuilder), Siemens (ProTool).
• Communications: Allen Bradley (RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
• Robotics: Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++.
• Servos: Allen Bradley (Kinetics 6000), SEW (Motion Studio).
• Application Development: Visual Basic (v4.0, v5.0, v6.0), National Instruments LabWindows.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 7+ years' experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience utilizing AutoCAD software.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will lead and develop Level I and Level II Controls Engineers within the department.

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Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

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