Senior Control Engineer

3 weeks ago


Detroit, United States EPITEC Full time

Epitec


POSITION:

Controls Engineer


JOB TYPE:

W2, Contract, Onsite


LOCATION:

Detroit, MI


PAY RANGE:

$55-60/hourly


JOB SUMMARY FOR CONTROLS ENGINEER:


  • Work with local & international partners to successfully design & implement machines controls for the latest technology production lines producing world changing products as well as enhancements to existing lines.



RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONTROLS ENGINEER:


  • Participate in a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc.
  • Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.
  • Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.
  • Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
  • Implement and support device level networks.
  • Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software.
  • Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems.
  • Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.
  • Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP) as needed.
  • Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.
  • Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop countermeasures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.
  • Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task.
  • Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc.
  • Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements.
  • Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.
  • Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
  • Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.
  • Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.
  • Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.
  • Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
  • Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
  • Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
  • Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR CONTROLS ENGINEER:


  • Required Qualifications
  • • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or
  • related field
  • • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering
  • • Experience using Siemens controls.
  • • Experience in manufacturing controls equipment hardware and software design practices and
  • standards
  • • Experience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environment.
  • • Experience in a project lead role
  • • Must be able to travel, including international (~10%)
  • • Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication.
  • • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
  • • Must be able to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors.
  • • Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional.
  • groups on request
  • • An attached resume is required.



SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONTROLS ENGINEER:


  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • • 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • • Project management or supervisory experience preferred.
  • • Global project experience preferred.
  • • Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and
  • draw valid conclusions preferred.
  • • Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits preferred.
  • • Organize shop floor management meetings preferred.
  • • AutoCAD experience with controls related drawings preferred.



Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.


How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.


What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.



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