
Senior Controls Engineer
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Job overview
Dana Incorporated is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer. Dana Incorporated is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the installation and technical maintenance of PLC, HMI, safety, servo, and vision-based hardware and software. This role involves designing and engineering programmable logic controls, evaluating new equipment, and troubleshooting machine malfunctions. The engineer will also direct electrical assembly activities and work with various electrical systems.
Key focus areas include Install and technically support PLC, HMI, safety, servo, and vision-based hardware and software, Determine correct size of electrical components for PLC or PC based systems, and Design and engineer programmable logic controls and modifications for manufacturing equipment.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 5-20 Years Experience. Important skills include PLC, HMI, Safety, Servo, Vision-Based Hardware, and RSLogix 500/5000. Preferred (not required): Fanuc Robotics Troubleshooting, Fanuc Robotics Programming, Allen Bradley Troubleshooting, and Allen Bradley Programming.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC, HMI, safety, servo, and vision-based hardware and software including, but not limited to: RSLogix 500/5000, Siemens, AVIX View, FT View Studio, SICK, Keyence, etc
Machine vision experience and knowledge (Keyence, Cognex, Datalogic, etc)
Must be able to determine correct size of electrical components for PLC or PC based systems.
Have a working knowledge of HMI (Human Machine Interface) devices.
Design and engineering of programmable logic controls (PLC's) and modifications for a wide variety of manufacturing production equipment
Experience with Automation motion devices. Servo motors and controllers, variable frequence drives.
Direct electrical assembly activities such as panel fabrication and component wiring
Evaluate and approve new equipment electrical and PLC programs for accuracy, function, completeness and documentation.
To assist in the troubleshooting of machine malfunctions to include electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Must be able to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring circuits.
Develop/ Maintain electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
Capable of troubleshooting hard-wired relay logic machine control panels. This includes field repairs, i.e., replacing existing components and wiring.
Have a working knowledge and experience with multiple phase electrical systems, including electrical distribution systems consisting of buss and switchgear equipment.
Systems integration of 3rd party equipment and peripherals
Must have good understanding of Ethernet networks as it pertains to PLC interfaces.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
5+ years of Controls experience in a manufacturing facility
Experience in Fanuc robotics troubleshooting/programming
Experience in Allen Bradley troubleshooting/programming
Minimal travel may be required
Willing and able to work a flexible shift and overtime hours based on business needs
Understanding of Ethernet networks as it pertains to PLC interfaces.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of r ace, color, s ex, age, national origin, r eligion, s exual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1412775500
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