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Senior Controls Engineer

Dana Incorporated

Henderson, KYFull-time$7.25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Henderson, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

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

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLCHMISafetyServoVision-Based HardwareRSLogix 500/5000SiemensAVIX ViewFT View StudioSICKKeyenceMachine VisionCognexDatalogicElectrical Component SizingProgrammable Logic Controls DesignAutomation Motion DevicesControllersVariable Frequency DrivesElectrical AssemblyPanel FabricationComponent WiringEquipment Electrical EvaluationTroubleshooting Machine MalfunctionsElectrical TroubleshootingPneumatic TroubleshootingHydraulic Systems TroubleshootingElectrical Schematics InterpretationWiring Circuits TroubleshootingAutoCADHard-Wired Relay Logic Machine Control Panels TroubleshootingMultiple Phase Electrical SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsBuss EquipmentSwitchgear EquipmentSystems IntegrationEthernet NetworksFanuc Robotics TroubleshootingFanuc Robotics ProgrammingAllen Bradley TroubleshootingAllen Bradley ProgrammingFlexible Shift WorkOvertime Hours

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5-20 Years Experience5+ Years Controls Experience in Manufacturing FacilityMinimal Travel

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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