Controls Engineer

A reputable manufacturing client in the Livingston County area is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. This is a direct hire position with competitive compensation and a bonus included. Key Responsibilities: Design hardware and software for automation systems, including electrical, pneumatic, PLC, HMI, and drives. Create and update bills of material for electrical designs. Work with project management to keep all drawings, bills of materials, manuals, sequence of operation, and PLC/HMI programs accurate and up-to-date. Participate in project kick-off meetings, lessons learned meetings, and project status meetings. Develop and review electrical and fluid drawings, schematics, and manuals. Design PLC software programs and create HMI screens according to customer specifications. Provide product improvement suggestions and feedback to project management. Requirements: Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical is essential. Knowledge of EPLAN is beneficial. Strong familiarity with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Experience with other PLCs, HMIs, and operating systems (e.g., Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon/Telemecanique) is advantageous. Knowledge of various drives, robots, welding systems, adhesive dispensing, and other relevant technologies. Preferably 3-5 years of experience in controls systems engineering. B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Experience in robot programming is valued, with platforms including ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa/Motoman, Nachi, etc. Willingness to travel approximately 30% locally and within North America, including Canada and Mexico.

Created: 2024-10-31