Controls Engineer OOJ - 32849

Hatch Global Search

Auburn Hills, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1y agoChecked 3w ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Auburn Hills, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Hatch Global Search is hiring a Controls Engineer OOJ - 32849. The Controls Engineer designs and implements control systems to automate industrial processes, enhancing efficiency and reliability. This role involves setting parameters for system responses, leading a team of electrical engineers, collaborating with various project stakeholders, and providing technical support. The engineer will also create and refine CAD designs and assist with mechanical engineering tasks as needed.

Key focus areas include Lead a team of electrical engineers in designing conveyor components and systems., Work closely with project engineering and management to verify equipment specifications., and Collaborate with electrical and software engineers, as well as vendors, during product development..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering and 3+ Years PLC Design Experience. Important skills include 24V DC Electrical Circuits, 120V AC Electrical Circuits, 240V AC Electrical Circuits, 480V AC Electrical Circuits, Single-Phase Systems, and Three-Phase Systems. Preferred (not required): ePlan Electrical Design Software, Allen Bradley Controls, Control RS Logix 5000, and ArmorStart Motor Controllers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

24V DC Electrical Circuits120V AC Electrical Circuits240V AC Electrical Circuits480V AC Electrical CircuitsSingle-Phase SystemsThree-Phase SystemsVFD Motor ControlsAutomation SystemsAutoCAD ProficiencyTime ManagementCollaborationCommunicationePlan Electrical Design SoftwareAllen Bradley ControlsControl RS Logix 5000ArmorStart Motor ControllersPowerFlex DrivesDeviceNet CommunicationsEthernet CommunicationsPLC ProgrammingGuard LogixPanelView ProgrammingHMI Interface Development

Qualifications

Willingness to Travel Within North America Up to 25%Conveyor Systems for Automotive Manufacturing BackgroundFamiliarity With GM Electrical Control StandardsBachelor's Degree in Engineering3+ Years Designing PLC Systems Experience

Full job description

Job Description

An essential responsibility of a controls engineer involves designing and implementing control systems. These systems help in the automation of industrial processes, enhancing their efficiency and reliability. Controls engineers set parameters that determine how these systems respond to different conditions.

Controls Engineer

Job Duties:

  • Lead a team of electrical engineers in designing conveyor components and systems.

  • Work closely with project engineering and management to verify equipment specifications.

  • Collaborate with electrical and software engineers, as well as vendors, during product development.

  • Participate in design reviews and customer job-site meetings as needed.

  • Travel to customer sites, vendors, and manufacturing locations for meetings and project oversight.

  • Provide technical support to project managers, equipment assemblers, and site supervisors.

  • Create and refine CAD designs for conveyor systems from conceptual development through final implementation.

  • Assist in mechanical engineering and design tasks when necessary.

Experience:

  • Background in conveyor systems for automotive manufacturing .

  • Familiarity with GM, Ford, and FCA electrical control standards .

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering .

  • Minimum three years of experience designing PLC systems .

Preferred Experience With:

• ePlan electrical design software.

• Allen Bradley Controls and Control RS Logix 5000 .

• ArmorStart Motor Controllers and PowerFlex Drives .

• DeviceNet and Ethernet communications .

• PLC programming , including Control Logix and Guard Logix .

• PanelView programming for HMI interface development. Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of 24V DC, 120V AC, 240V AC, and 480V AC electrical circuits , including single and three-phase systems.

  • Expertise in VFD motor controls and automation systems.

• AutoCAD proficiency for electrical design and schematics.

  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, management, and project teams .

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Willingness to travel within North America, including Mexico (up to 25%) . Why is This a Great Opportunity

Fast growing company with opportunities to advance.

OOJ - 32849

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