Controls Engineer - Wixom, United States - Reliance One

Description

Job Requirements

• Write complex CNC and PLC programs for machine tools
• Design and layout of new electrical and CNC control systems for retrofit and remanufacture of machine tools and specialized machines
• Assist with the construction of complex detailed bills of materials
• Instruct and support electrical technicians, electrical engineers, sales engineers, and customers as required
• Document preliminary and finalized CNC and PLC programs
• Work closely with electrical technicians to ensure a safe and reliable control system for all machines
• Research and develop new and improved control systems and products
• Assist in all aspects of the business that are electrical and control related
• Design and layout of high voltage schematics and I/O
• Write and repair high-level ladder circuits, structured text programs, and parametric programs
• Assist with final troubleshooting of all electrical and control systems
• Assist Purchasing with ordering of CNC control packages
• Daily dealings with management, engineers, inspectors, and electrical technicians
• Other duties as assigned
• Able to travel to customer sites for project related work

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors, Associates Degree, or technical training in Electrical Engineering or related curriculum
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CNC related software
• Strong background in Siemens and/or Fanuc Control Systems (or others) with working knowledge of old and new CNC systems. We like well-rounded backgrounds but Siemens Sinumerik 840D experience is highly preferred
• Automotive experience
• Ability to power up and troubleshoot a wide variety of machine tool control problems
• Advanced level of machine tool control programming ability and knowledge
• Working knowledge of machine tool applications
• Strong working knowledge of analog and digital servo systems
• Ability to work closely with electrical technicians and others to develop safe and reliable control systems
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.