JCC_NIT - Controls Engineer 3

Artech LLC

Redford, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
2nd Level Support, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Planning, Hardware Administration, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Meeting Minutes, Network Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Design, Quality Control, Robotics, Servomechanism, Software Administration, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
LOCATION
Redford, MI
POSTED
6 days ago
Controls Engineer
Redford, MI
  • Afternoon shift, 2:00 pm 10:00 pm
  • It is expected that this person will be working on weekend support rotation. Normally we will work 1 weekend every 3 weekends
  • 8-hour blocks. There is a 15-minute shift handoff meeting at the start and end of every shift
  • Overtime Estimate: 8 hours
  • Normally candidates will arrive 30 minutes early to attend these meetings.
  • Contract to hire for the right person
Job Overview:
The Controls Engineer position serves as a technical resource to both skilled trades and production departments. The controls engineer is a support function that addresses open issues on new and existing equipment, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects designed to achieve key performance Indicators (KPIs) and addressing daily performance issues. This position serves as a 2nd level emergency support to the emergency maintenance team for unplanned operation equipment stoppages and out-of-process conditions. This position participates in a cross-functional team to resolve highly technical equipment failures. Controls Engineers also work closely with equipment and robot logic to maintain production throughput of Detroit Engines and Axles.

Must Have's Education/Experience:
  1. 5-7 years in Controls Engineering
  2. Siemens experience-based platform specially, TIA Portal they will question this experience in the interview.
  3. PLC Experience
  4. Step 7 Experience = Inspection & Quality Control
  5. Maintenance background
  6. Robotics and CNCs, focusing on (40) KUKA (Germany) and (Couple) FANUC (Japan) for maintenance would be a definite plus.
  7. Electrical background in manufacturing environment, physical repair work
  8. Programming equipment in a shop setting - Alan Bradley PLC Kuka Fanuc Robots program gantries
  9. Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline required to become an FTE but 10+ years experience could be acceptable but cannot be hired onto company without the degree.
  10. Would like UAW or Union Shop Floor

Core Functions:
  • Working directly in the technical services team (TT/ODS) primarily supporting M1 Detroit Trans-Axles Assembly and Gearset Machining Business Units
  • Direct production line support of controls logic, PLC and NC programming in Siemens based hardware platform (70%)
  • Continuous process and machine improvement (10%)
  • Daily performance reporting of equipment wellness for current emergency and/or planned/project maintenance from a controls perspective (10%)
  • Controls related document management (5%)
  • Shop Floor Management participation and support (5%)
Additional Functions/Duties:
  • Direct interaction, support and collaboration with skilled trades maintenance, maintenance team members and production team members
  • Weekend, holiday, and vacation coverage for fellow Controls Engineers across all operational business units in manufacturing
  • Interaction and support with original equipment manufacturers and material component vendors
Skills:
  • Main focus is manufacturing shop floor support to the Detroit Trans-axle production departments
  • Troubleshoot, implement, and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and Robot controls (Siemens S7-300, S7-1500, Siemens NC Powerline/Solutionline).
  • Troubleshoot, implement, and support device level networks (Profibus/Profinet).
  • Troubleshoot, implement, and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software(Siemens Hardware).
  • Assist skilled trades in machine stop/fault recovery diagnosis and repair
  • Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.
  • Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
  • Program robot positional points and robot control sequences (Kuka/Fanuc)
  • Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
  • Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.

About the Company

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Artech LLC