Controls Engineer OOJ - 35105

Auburn Hills, MIJobNo compensation foundPosted 1y agoVerified open 6 days ago

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Compensation

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Location

Auburn Hills, MI

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The role leads a team of electrical engineers designing conveyor components, works with project engineering and management to verify specifications, collaborates with vendors, participates in design reviews and site meetings, travels for oversight, provides technical support, creates CAD designs, and assists mechanical tasks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

24V DC Circuits120V AC Circuits240V AC Circuits480V AC CircuitsSingle‑Phase SystemsThree‑Phase SystemsVFD Motor ControlsAutomation SystemsAutoCADTime ManagementCollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationePlan Electrical Design SoftwareAllen Bradley ControlsControlLogix RSLogix 5000ArmorStart Motor ControllersPowerFlex DrivesDeviceNet CommunicationsEthernet CommunicationsPLC ProgrammingControl LogixGuard LogixPanelView Programming

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMinimum Three Years of Experience Designing PLC Systems

Full job description

Job Description

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%).

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