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PLC Controls Engineer

Full-time

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG)

Title: PLC Controls Engineer

Description

  • STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple PLC Controls Engineer . STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in Michigan for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm.

Position Description

  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
  • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
  • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, and QTS.
  • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
  • Review and coordinate project installations
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
  • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Skills Required

Error proofing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills Preferred

Lean Manufacturing, Electrical, Siemens, Robotics, Automation

Experience Required

  • Education: High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related Controls experience
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Experience Preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering o Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79 o Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting o Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming o Machining and automation equipment controls troubleshooting experience

Education Required

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email word format resumes to Ms. ***email_hidden*** /or contact her at View phone number on workus.org.

In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name – PLC Controls Engineer

Corporate Information

stgit.com

Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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