Controls Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
About Our Client:
Our client, a Fortune 500 Medical Device company, is recognized as one of the “World’s Best Workplaces” and a “Best Workplace for Diversity” by Fortune Magazine! This company has climbed to the top, gaining a reputation for both excellence and satisfaction and is hiring individuals who are self-motivated, results driven, and take pride in the impact their work has on patients and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing technical support and coverage for equipment related to electrical, controls, and PLC subsystems.
- Troubleshooting complex manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Executing small to medium projects including machine automation, PLC control upgrades, equipment capacity increases, part transfers, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Supporting equipment purchases and ensuring compliance with electrical and controls standards.
- Partnering with vendors on tooling improvements and new application development.
- Mentoring process specialists, engineers, and technicians to expand knowledge of controls, automation, and machine design.
- Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and toolroom teams to resolve equipment downtime issues, process non-conformances, and line stoppages.
- Programming PLC-controlled equipment and systems including metal fabrication, assembly, finishing, and automation systems.
- Assisting in validation activities such as equipment qualifications, process validations, and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.
- Bringing 6+ years of experience in manufacturing controls, software, programming, or electrical engineering.
- Demonstrating experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
- Applying knowledge of industrial automation applications/software.
- Interpreting and creating mechanical, electrical, and P&ID documentation.
- Utilizing Rockwell Automation software (highly preferred).
- Applying knowledge of Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN, Rockwell Connected Components Workbench.
- Working with SQL Server Management Studio, Python, Qt Designer.
- Programming FANUC robots (WeldPRO, PaintPRO).
- Designing industrial hardwiring (safety circuits, power circuits).
- Using vision and automation tools such as Cognex, Keyence, Cleco, Automation Direct software.
- Configuring computer networks (Wireshark, Cisco switches).
- NO C2C CANDIDATES
Interested Candidates please apply on our website at https://jobs.jblresources.com.
For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: https://www.jblresources.com.
JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.
**JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company
