Controls Engineer

JOB TYPE: Controls EngineerLOCATION:Detroit, MISUMMARY of Skills: Controls EngineerRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, orrelated field5+ years of experience in controls engineeringMust have experience using Siemens controlsExperience in manufacturing controls equipment hardware and software design practices andstandardsExperience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environmentExperience in a project lead roleMust be able to travel, including international (~10%)Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communicationMust be proficient in Microsoft OfficeMust be able to oversee activities of tradesmen andor contractors.Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functionalgroups on requestWork with local & international partners to successfully design & implement machinescontrols for the latest technology production lines producing world-changing products as wellas enhancements to existing lines.Project meetings ( bi-weekly or weekly)Shhop floor meetings with operations- Preferred Qualifications5-7 years of relevant experience preferredProject management or supervisory experience preferredGlobal project experience preferredAbility to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, anddraw valid conclusions preferredExperience with new product launches or machine retrofits preferredOrganize shop floor management meetings preferredAutoCAD experience with controls related drawings preferredBuying equipment and planning processes for Diesel Engines, Components, Axles, and Transmissions.ResponsibilitiesWe produce the entire powertrain under one building. Highly automated.Participate in a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes:researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors,creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), schedulinginstallations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipmenttooling for projects, and etc.Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.Implement and support device level networks.Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software.Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing tohigher-level dependently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP) as needed.Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop counter-measures,resolutions and implement dependently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project dependently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality,suppliers, dependently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets andimplements.Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolvesproblems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.Must be able to provide management with regular reports presentations on project work plansand status for information and resource management purposes.Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturingsolutions.Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipmentprocurement.Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.

Created: 2024-11-06