PCL Programmer/Technician

NCW is currently looking for contract PLC Programmers and Technicians with automotive automation experience for work in the Detroit area. Pay is based on experience in the $42 - $48 range with a per diem of $175 per day worked. Anticipated schedule will be 55 hours per week with a duration of 3-4 months.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement control strategies for robots and other automation equipment.
• Assist with modeling and analysis of electro-mechanical systems.
• Assist in researching outside sources, evaluate and validate electrical drives, motors, and controllers from outside suppliers; write technical specifications for components.
• Support system testing of systems and subsystems.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing as needed.
• Integrate and configure electro-mechanical components for new robot designs
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties
• Evaluate and process engineering change requests

Qualifications:

• Experience with Kuka, ABB and/ or Fanuc products
• Experience with software implementation of one or more: motion control, including open- and closed-loop feedback systems, motors and encoders, stepper motors, and servos.
• Experience with general purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages: Linux, C++, PERL, Matlab.
• Applicants must have the ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain/teach technical concepts to others.