Systems Control Engineer

Summary :

The Controls Engineer is responsible for development, maintaining, and improving automation control systems integral processes. To increase uptime, throughput, efficiency and quality, through the process of maintaining, designing, developing and continuously improving equipment and the utilization of technology. This support role includes designing, troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls equipment. This position will gather data, configure, and integrate numerous process control solutions, including, but not limited to, Ovation, Siemens, AB PLC Logix series systems, HMI packages and SCADA systems.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering role or similar experience required.
• Expertise with various hardware equipment such as OVATION, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and SCADA platforms (iFIX, RSView and WonderWare)
• Experience in a manufacturing / industrial automation environment a plus.
• 2 or more years of Allen Bradley hardware and software troubleshooting experience - RS Logix 5, 500, 5000.
• Must have hands-on troubleshooting ability of electrical circuits up to 480VAC, DC circuits up to 24VDC.
• Troubleshooting ability of servos, variable frequency drives, motors, hoists, and presses.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic machinery.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels in the company.
• Must possess a mature, professional attitude.
• Must be willing to work any shift and travel.

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PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This position requires extensive outdoor exposure and extended time at customer sites / meetings in Michigan and outside of Michigan.