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Location

South Bend, IN | United States

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Job description

If you are a Lead Controls Engineer with experience, please read on! - Relocation to Niles, MI can be provided!

Title: Senior/Lead Controls Engineer
Location: Onsite in Niles, Michigan (relocation can be provided)
Salary depends on experience: $90k-125k+
Ideally looking for: Allen Bradley OR Siemens, & Building From Scratch

Stable company! Looking for a lead controls engineer with the ability to move into management. This position is responsible for the design and commissioning of OEM equipment and systems and will report directly to the Engineering Manager. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to end, producing a high-quality product within established budget and time parameters.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

What You Will Be Doing

-Design and implement control systems for various types of metal forming machines and associated automation equipment from beginning to end.
-Create control specifications (functional descriptions, logic charts, I/O list, motor list, etc.).
-Plan project deliverables and communicate the progress of projects to Management.
-Hardware design and creation of electrical schematics and Bill of Materials.
-Design and programming of PLC & HMI software.
-Specification and programming of industrial robots for material handling.
-Coordinate panel build and field wiring of machines.
-Lead machine startup, debug and troubleshooting activities.
-Participate in final machine commissioning at customer site
-Manage engineering changes for electrical hardware and software control systems in adherence to the ISO quality system
-Contribute to control hardware and software standards and best practices documentation.
-Created detailed specifications and ensure vendor/supplier adhere where applicable.
-Continually improve existing control systems by deploying appropriate new technologies.
-Drive implementation of Industry 4.0 and Connected Machine capabilities.
-Maintain confidential information.

What You Need for this Position

-BSEE, BSEET, or Mechatronics degree required.
-7+ years experience in electrical design and control software programming with a strong background in industrial automated machinery systems.
-Experience with Siemens PLC and HMI systems
-Programming experience in Function Block, Statement List and Structured Control languages.
-Setup and configuration of Siemens and SEW multi-axis servo drive systems.
-Experience with fully automated machine cells employing part data tracking and serialization through the use of bar code scanners and laser marking systems.
-High integrity, solid work ethic, energetic team player, willingness to help and take the initiative to get things done.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%.
-Willing to work irregular hours when needed to support critical project milestones.

Plus but not required:
-Specific experience in the metal forming industry with application of pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication, and control systems
-Experience with Yaskawa (Motoman) and Fanuc robot controls. iRVision systems experience

What's In It for You

-401(k)
-Dental insurance
-Flexible schedule
-Health insurance
-Life insurance
-Paid time off
-Professional development assistance
-Tuition reimbursement
-Vision insurance
-Competitive compensation
-Stable company
-Management opportunities!

So, if you are a Controls Engineer with experience, please apply today!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Hardware Design

Ladder Logic

Flow Charts

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Salary

$90k - $130k