Plant Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sterling Heights, MI, United States Optimal CAE Full time
Position Description:
  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
  • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
  • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
  • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
  • Review and coordinate project installations
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
  • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety
Skills Required:

Programmable Logic Controllers, Good Manufacturing Practices, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Error proofing

Skills Preferred:

Siemens, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Automation

Experience Required:
  • 5+ yrs of related experience
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
Experience Preferred:
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
  • Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
  • Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
  • Fanuc controls troubleshooting


Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

Position is Fully onsite.

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