Controls Engineer
On-site · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Controls Engineer responsible for programming PLC, HMI and other controls from scratch, troubleshooting control systems with the assembly and engineering teams; instruct FSEs in operation and startup of machinery; lead machine start-ups and installation coordination; train other Controls and Electrical Engineers; provide on-site or phone support; require travel up to 20-40% domestically and internationally; collaborate with customers, product/project managers, and team members to define system requirements, operation, and scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design
- 10+ years’ experience preferred
- VFD & Servo experience
- PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens
- Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
- Understanding of large system architecture
- Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
- Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
- Ability to read and correct electrical prints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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