Control Engineer

Controls Engineer – Automotive Paint Process – Wayne County, Michigan

As part of the Controls Group, you will be an integral part of our team, serving customers who are automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.

Our Controls Group designs, builds, and integrates controls systems for automotive paint process systems and conveyors.

My client is looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer who can design, program and startup the controls systems in the automotive paint process industry.

You will program and troubleshoot control systems, you will be able to modify and create new software using Allen Bradley PLCs and AutoCAD.

The successful candidate must have experience with paint finishing process systems, this could include: E-Coat . ELPO Systems, Phosphate/Washer Machines, Air Supply Houses, Spray Booths, Ovens and Sludge Treatment Systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

-Design new and / or modify existing controls systems (hardware and software)

-Initiates advanced control system design from written sequence of operation

-Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams

-Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams

-Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.

-Design electrical control panels

-Design programmable logic controller software.

-Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software

-Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems

-Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment

-Provide technical support for training of plant personnel

-Travel to plant sites as required

Experience:

-Highly proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software

-Highly proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software

-Highly proficient with AutoCAD

-Proficient with basic electrical standards

-Proficient with basic safety standards

-High level of creativity in design projects

-Ability to use and interpret analytical techniques to verify or select alternate design approaches

Candidate Must Be:

-Focused on safety.

-A self-starter and problem solver who can perform with a minimum amount of supervision, pay attention to details, and be organized.

-Able to communicate effectively, work well with others, and be customer focused.

-Willing to travel domestically and internationally when required.

-Able to work overtime when required to maintain the schedule.

Proficiencies Required:

-PLC Programming (Rockwell-Allen Bradley)

-HMI programming (Rockwell-Allen Bradley, Siemens)

-AutoCAD

-MS Office (Excel, Word, Project)

-Variable speed drives