Control Engineer

** Controls Engineer** Long term contract, renewed yearly - possibility for direct hire***** Sterling Heights, MI***** $45-$49/hrExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.3+ years working as a Controls Engineer3+ years with Siemens Step 7 programming and troubleshootingABB or Fanuc robot programming and troubleshooting experienceLaunch ***** bringing in equipment for launchKnowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.Knowledge of Vision ***** Cognex or KeyenceTI Portal troubleshooting (highly preferable)Day to ***** This Controls Engineer is going to support all equipment to make sure it is running, help with issue resolution, make sure it is up to controls standards and troubleshoot when needed. They will be responsible for using plant monitoring software to review cycle times of machinery, review and follow up machinery projects and installations/ Troubleshoot PLC, robots and other machinery problems. They will have to update program backups for machinery. Program new installations of machinery and conveyor systems. Reprogram machinery for engineering changes and improvements.Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtimeUse FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.Review and coordinate project installations.Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvementsMaintain program backups for machinery and automationProgram new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robotsReview risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety.

Created: 2025-02-19