Controls Engineer - Benton Harbor, United States - A-Line Staffing Solutions

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Assist in the development and design of the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI).

Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
Engineer control hardware / software upgrades necessary to improve operating efficiency of equipment.
Examines and understands specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.

Modification of process equipment control system to ensure maximum production output while minimizing down-time: this includes modifications to improve plant-wide costs and efficiencies.

Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with company requirements.
Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per company specifications.
Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
Maintain specification standards for new and existing process equipment control systems.
Repair and troubleshoot new and existing process equipment control systems.
General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).

Ability to interact professionally, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.

Ability to obtain Lock Out Tag Out Certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO


TECHNICAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software.
Industrial Networks Knowledge. (Ethernet I/P, Device Net, Profibus, ControlNet.)
Auto CAD Electrical experience developing schematics, panel layout, and bill of materials.
Extensive experience with VFD and Servo drive systems.
Thorough knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls.
Knowledgeable in the design and application of fluid power controls. (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum).
Thorough knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices. (optical, inductive, capacitive sensors / contactors, relays, switches / power supplies and transformers / motors and motor starters.)
Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices. (Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Area Scanners, etc.)
Experience with vision systems.

• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints

Provide support as needed to various manufacturing facilities.
Experience conducting risk assessment of equipment to determine compliance to code. (OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
Strong Knowledge of electrical safety and machine guarding.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a professional and cooperative temperament.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Electrical Engineering Degree preferred or extensive experience in Hydraulic Circuits, Blueprint reading, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical.
Minimum 5 years Machine Repair and Maintenance experience.
Must have robot set up and programming along with Vision systems set up and programming experience.

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