Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Program and deploy PLC, HMI and MES improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Train and develop maintenance machine repair technicians and electricians
• Support plant initiatives to drive safety, quality and delivery
• Initiate and implement repairs and improvements processes and equipment
• Investigate production and quality issues using problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
• Research, test, purchase and integrate parts and new equipment
• Plan and design new projects regarding both in internal projects and new launches
• Enforce and follow safety procedures, being attentive to unsafe behaviors or conditions and taking necessary corrective actions
• Automation expert in the plant
• PLC and electrical troubleshooting support
• Participate in regional expert circles and standardization
• Supporting and testing new equipment standards before implementation
• Support and train in launch and production equipment
• Involvement in equipment design review and sign off.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• 2 – 3 years of engineering experience
• Proficiency in PLC programming, drives, cameras, servos, ignition, and robot programming a plus
• Experience drawing and updating electrical schematics
• Experience in Siemens TIA Portal preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 10 lbs. of force
• Limited walking and occasional prolonged standing when on the plant floor
• Limited carrying, lifting/exerting force up to 20 lbs.

Your contact

Casondra Meerschaert 

BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 248 364-7274 

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