Automation/Controls Engineer

One of our favorite Michigan based clients is in search of an Automation Engineer to join their STELLAR team ASAP!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design electrical and Fluid schematic packages by laying out I/O, designing magnetic circuits, fusing, control panel layouts, bills of material, and cable layouts.
• Performs the required sizing calculation for power, heat dissipation, wire sizing, fusing, etc.
• Performs the required calculations for Control System network layout and traffic analysis.
• Work with Client to develop project scope and estimate. Develop proposals and carry project through completion.
• Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction.
• Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet Client’s expectations.
• Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs and HMI applications from User Requirements or Functional Specifications.
• Specify and configure VFD and Servo drives for applications.
• Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements.
• Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of Automotive automation work experience, preferably body shop
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with PLC controls is required, any industry is acceptable
• HMI debug / commissioning skills, required