Job Title: Controls Engineer III
Location: Kalamazoo County, MI
Duration: 12+ Months Job Description:
*Will initially be working on a project in Michigan for about a year and then they need to be open to moving to a new project in a new location after a year*
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering
Minimum Experience: 5+ Years
Interview Process: Teams Meetings and then 2nd round follow up interview.
Scope of Position:
This will be a hybrid work assignment with the candidate working remotely and traveling to project site as necessary
Initially the project will be in Michigan.
A senior controls engineer responsible for providing hands-on electrical support for the installation, start-up and debug manufacturing process equipment
This includes working with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)
Involves commissioning PLC's, drives, sensors, HMI's across a large integrated manufacturing line
Requirements: Experience with automated equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiar with the design and programming of PLC systems primarily Allen Bradley ControlLogix
o Studio 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View
o Configuration and setup of ControlLogix PLC
o Ethernet IP communication
HMI SCADA iFix– minor changes and troubleshooting
Drive setup and tuning – Yaskawa drives
PID Tuning
Ability to read and update electrical schematics
Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)
Capable of multitasking
Ability to work with minimal direction
Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions
Key Responsibilities Managing electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
Verify wiring done to print, answer questions and perform point to point checks
Setup and commission PLC's, drives, and field I/O
Perform safety validation checks per SAT documents
Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers
Conferring with the client's engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.
Ensure safe work practices
Updating drawings and equipment documentation
Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel (less than 25%)
Travel to the client's plant sites as needed to support projects
Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.
Work Schedule:
Typical 40 hours per week
May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule
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