MS Companies | Controls Engineer

Job Title: Automotive Controls EngineerLocation: Chicago, ILOT paid - Relocation available.Shift: C Shift.FridaySaturday Days 6:00AM-6:00PM.SundayMonday Nights 6:00PM-6:00AM orTuesday - Friday Nights 6:00PM-6:00AMKey Areas of Responsibility:Support production in reducing eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.Facilitatemaintain process controls equipment.Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)Identify key process controlssystems and provide appropriate resources to maintainCompliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standardsAdvise Maintenance TechniciansDocument all activities as required.Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management. Limits of AuthorityAdvise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction itiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or itiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is itiate project RFQ's with supporting documentation to be signedQuote negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and toolingSign off "Approved" layouts for facility if required.Basic Education, Experience and Skills RequiredMust have proven experience in: PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePLC understanding and programmingGood mechanical electrical skillsPossess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communicationsExcellent analytical skillsProficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilitiesMust have blue-print reading experienceConveyor systemsBar code readersField commissioning experienceControl Net and Device Net IO systemsRS ViewIndustrial Controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc)Variable Frequency DrivesAuto-Cad ExperienceAbility to maintain confidential informationINDQSS

Created: 2025-01-03