PLC Controls Engineer- 1st Shift

What you will be doing:

The PLC Controls Engineer will be responsible to help maintain and support the manufacturing line. This includes troubleshooting, modifying and building corresponding ladder logic within the PLC's. (Programmable Logic Controllers) Implementing electrical and pneumatic hardware and software to satisfy new requirements. Also supporting and maintaining an existing MES (Manufacturing Execution System) in a production environment.

• New Processes: Understand MIOSHA requirements and install a controls system to meet requirements.

Understand Electrical and Pneumatic schematics.
Create, review and modify ladder logic as required to meet new customer specifications.
Specification and purchase of electrical and pneumatic equipment.
Support MES connectivity to the PLC and SAP systems for data collection and reporting.

Existing Processes:

• Troubleshoot Controls issues on the manufacturing line.
• Troubleshoot MES software issues on the manufacturing line.
• Participate in a Cross Functional Team consisting of production, maintenance, manufacturing / quality engineering and logistics to implement continuous improvement activities on the manufacturing line.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years experience with controls troubleshooting and maintenance of a PLC's.
• Exposure to MES technologies, including automated data collection, Quality, and O.E.E. measurements in the Manufacturing Line.
• Knowledge of common U.S. and International Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of hard and soft safety circuits.
• Ability to work with both Manufacturing and Test Systems.
• Knowledgeable with control cabinet set up and wiring.
• Knowledgeable with pneumatic hardware and circuits.
• Basic mechanical ability.

Preferred:

• Mitsubishi Controls
• Experience with battery systems

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn Hills, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person