A 150 year-old machine tools company located in the Flint area in seeking a senior level Controls Engineer. The company produces manufacturing systems and CNC machine tools for automotive and other manufacturing applications. A good candidate would have at least ten years of experience in electronic controls design for machine tools. The Controls Engineer will help design the controls for machining systems.
Overview:
As the company sees an uptick it business, it has found that it needs a controls engineer to help meet production demands. An ideal candidate would have a demonstrated history and adeptness with CNC and PLC machine systems. Previous machine tool experience is and systems design is a hard requirement, and in-depth work with CNC machines is a strong plus.
Senior Controls Engineer Job Opening
- Review all customer orders and the specifications of those orders.
- Design controls and alter control packages as customer specifications require.
- Follow the company’s standard machine design but make customized changes for each individual customer order.
- Provide quotes to customers on different customization options.
- Modify the controls package as necessary throughout the build process.
- Start-up and de-bugging of CNC machines.
- Rebuild and update machines for customers.
- Lead and execute projects with a team of engineers and technicians.
- Troubleshoot controls designs for clients on site.
- Meet with clients to understand their specific needs and applications.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- At least five years of controls design experience in machine tools, more experience preferred.
- Experience designing controls for machine tools for automotive applications is preferred.
- A thorough understanding of PLC/Ladder Logic controls as well as a familiarity with NFPA/NEC codes.
- CNC G & M code and controls experience is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Siemens and/or Fanuc machines is preferred.
- Knowledge of metal-removal machine tools and experience building them.
- Mastery of design for electrical control systems, power electronics, and electromechanical hardware.
- A firm grasp of advanced computer skills including drafting software in addition to Microsoft office and other programs.
- Several years experience with AutoCAD drafting, specifically for controls design.
- Proven ability to start and complete projects with little supervision.
- A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude.
- Ability to manage a number of tasks and prioritize certain tasks ahead of others.
- The ability to travel to clients to make quotes and sometimes service machines.
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