Controls Engineer
Rochester Hills, MI, US
SUMMARY:
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, modifying and implementing hardware and software programming applications. Supports applications and participates in testing and review of systems. Works closely with Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing and Project management to execute the controls content on assigned projects.
RESPONSIBILIITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics using AutoCAD software
- Create electrical and pneumatic BOM using Excel
- Create PLC software and HMI designs following customer specifications
- Understanding of communication networks (Ethernet IP, Profinet, etc.)
- Must be proficient in Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens software
- Support startup commissioning and debug of equipment
- Review design to ensure customer specifications are being followed
- Travel to end user for final installation commissioning
- Production support at customer facility
- Ability to travel for business both domestically and internationally
- Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.