Senior Controls Engineer

Job Posting Title
Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary
Jesco Products LLC.  is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Sterling Heights, Michigan! This is a highly independent and visible position to be a key part of the engineering team.

Job Description

·        Evaluates control systems, products, components, and applications.

·        Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.

·        Confirms control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.

·        Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.

·        Ensures integrity of process and build data collection.

·        Provides information to manufacturing, process, and other engineering fields by answering questions and requests.

·        Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.

·        Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.

·        Manages supplier development and delivery.

·        Identifies problems and implements solutions with minimal guidance.

·        Adheres to established company standards and systems, along with safety standards and practices.

·        Self-directed management of job tasks in support of plant operations.

·        All other duties as assigned.
 

Required Skills And Education

·        Bachelors Degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent.

·        2+ years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction (including internships or other educational programs).

·        Willing and able to adopt flexible work hours in order to support the launch of manufacturing processes.

·        Willing and able to travel locally and internationally to support program launches.

·        Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection.

·        Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.

·        Understanding of gauging methods and ability to use gauging equipment without assistance.

·        Knowledge and implementation experience of Ethernet and serial data protocols.

·        Familiarity with basic electronics and embedded system programming.

·        Ability to troubleshoot electrical control and mechanical systems.

·        Knowledge of PLC systems and intermediate programming methods.

·        Knowledge of industrial robots – recovery and teaching points on a teach pendant.

·        Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and HMI programs.