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Controls Engineer

Flex-N-Gate
  • Southfield, MI
  • Full-time
8 days ago

Job Description

Summary

The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.

Core Competencies 

  • Customer Oriented
  • Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Technical Expertise            
  • Fostering Innovation         
  • Results Oriented
  • Personal Credibility
  • Stress Management          
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Flexibility

Job Duties

  • Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
  • Programs inputs/outputs of robots
  • Maintain support and programming of robots
  • Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
  • Load software packages
  • Project documentation
  • Develop and Install of Vision Systems
  • Develop system upgrades
  • Program PLC
  • Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations

Requirements

  • Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
  • Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
  • Ability to program robots
  • Knowledge of software and hardware
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
  • Strong computer skills
  • 3-5 years’ experience working  with controls in an automotive facility
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.

Working Conditions

  • Physical ability to lift 25lbs, heaver objects moved with assistance or equipment
  • Manual dexterity required to use electronic & hand tools
  • Physical dexterity to  sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, grip, reach as needed
  • Working near moving parts, exposure to occasional fumes or airborne particles
  • Moderate noise level on the production floor, some areas may require PPE
  • Travel as necessary.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
  • Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
  • Ability to program robots
  • Knowledge of software and hardware
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
  • Strong computer skills
  • 3-5 years’ experience working  with controls in an automotive facility
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSouthfield, MI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryWaste Management
Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
Year Founded1956
Websitehttp://www.flex-n-gate.com/

About Company

We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

Flex-N-Gate's products include: large body and chassis structural assemblies; full bumper and fascia systems, brackets, receiver hitches; interior plastic panels and pillars; exterior trim components, running board systems; scissor and screw jacks, tools, spare tire hoists, hinges, checks, pedals, parking brakes,and latch systems.

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Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automotive Industryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Government Regulationsunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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