On behalf of our client, a custom machine build/integrator, who has over 45 years of experience in the industry, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join their team. If you have a passion and drive to keep up with industry trends and standards this is the position for you!
NOTE:
- Onsite
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally (up to 30% - travel for 2 weeks max for the project at customer site), without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a Drug Screening
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishing standards and resource planning for the electrical design, development, improvement, and programming of manufacturing control systems at company facilities and customer locations
- Integrate controls with the robotic and PLC team, plan out and put in place system controls per customer specifications and all applicable local and federal safety regulations
- Establish a resource plan for designated projects with detailed specifications for hardware and software required to meet customer objectives
- Develop simulation and offline programming for PLC and Robotics (Fanuc and ABB family of robots with knowledge of Kuka robots)
- Robot system configuration and setup per defined parameters, working envelops
- Robot programming and debugging on the controllers and end-of-the-arm tooling
- Support design of electrical and programmable logic controls (PLC) schematics in AutoCAD Electrical and/or E-Plan software
- Work with manufacturing engineering to develop assembly process controls to meet design objectives
- Design, implement, and debug PLC programming (RSLogix 500/ Studio 5000 - Siemens S7/TIA Portal – Omron – GE Emerson)
- Design and integrate HMI interfacing (Factory Talk – WinCC Flex 2008 – TIA Portal – Omron – Maple – VB Scripts – GE Emerson)
- Program input and output control devices, vision systems, and traceability hardware (cameras, barcode readers, and printers)
- Setup and program torque controllers and tools for tightening applications (Atlas Copco, Desoutter)
- Safety devices integration and setup (light curtains, area scanners), Keyence, Banner, Sick, Omron
- Perform on-site installation and training of equipment for customers in the North American Region
- Design and program controls for pneumatic systems (Festo, SMC)
- Program and integrate tools into compression presses for interior automotive components (lamination and edge wrapping tools)
- Setup and integrate PLC to robots’ communication and interface for assembly equipment (pick and place, cutting and inspection)
- Integrate remote input/ output modules for device communication (ProfiBus, ProfiNet, EthernetIP)
- Work and coordinate activities with external suppliers/ vendors to define the most optimal software and hardware solution for process control
- Interface and support equipment development with customer representatives at companies' USA facilities and customer locations
- Travel to customer sites for installation of new equipment and/or support of engineering changes implementation as required
- Use of Microsoft Office Software to prepare controls documentation and communicate with internal and external customers
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Electrical Engineering Degree or Mechatronics Engineering Degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineer experience with a Machine / Build Integrator
- Demonstrated experience working on designing and programming Machine Build projects from scratch to fulfill customer requirements
- Robot Programming with Fanuc, ABB robots. Preference is given to candidates with knowledge of Kuka robots
- Develop simulation and offline programming for PLC and Robotics (Fanuc and ABB family of robots with knowledge of Kuka robots)
- Design, implement, and debug PLC Programming from scratch (RSLogix 500/ Studio 5000 - Siemens S7/TIA Portal – Omron – GE Emerson)
- Design and integrate HMI interfacing (Factory Talk – WinCC Flex 2008 – TIA Portal – Omron – Maple – VB Scripts – GE Emerson)
- Support design of electrical and programmable logic controls (PLC) schematics in AutoCAD Electrical and/or E-Plan software
- Program input and output (integration) control devices, vision systems, and traceability hardware (cameras (Keyence family), barcode readers/scanners, and printers)
- Safety devices integration and setup (light curtains, area scanners), Keyence, Banner, Sick, Omron
- Integrate remote input/ output modules for device communication (ProfiBus, ProfiNet, EthernetIP)
- Setup and program torque controllers and tools for tightening applications (Atlas Copco, Desoutter, Stanley Torque Controllers)
- Accustomed to interfacing with customers on their needs and providing solutions on their automation projects/needs
- Successful candidate will have a passion for Robotics and Controls and staying on top of industry trends and new technologies
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in building the equipment and manufacturing teams at customer facilities
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering Field
OTHER PERKS:
- 3 different Benefit Plans to choose from based on your need
- 401K
- While travelling you will enjoy an extra increased hourly rate (eligible for out-of-state and overnight travel)
- Daily per diem
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
