Controls Engineer
Description:An automotive manufacturer in Lafayette, IN. is looking for a Controls Engineer. Around 1,600 vehicles are produced everyday with around 341,000 projected for 2023. As a Controls Engineer, you will hold a variety of responsibilities. These responsibilities will predominantly support new project launches which will include bringing in new capital projects and/or retrofitting existing equipment to specification. In addition to project launches, you can expect to occasionally support the production floor if there are major issues resulting in delayed production. Monday - Thursday is often spent planning (around 80%) for new projects/improvements while Friday - Sunday is spent executing those plans (20%). Additional responsibilities are listed below:
Will be working on optimizing processes and automation equipment for new model launches.
Design electrical systems for machinery - CAD packages that could be used are: AutoCAD, Solidworks, or CATIA
Electrical schematic design
Troubleshooting, modifying, and Programming PLC’s and HMI’s most of the PLC's at the site are Mitsubishi but have some Allen Bradley
Will be working with industrial Networking systems (DeviceNet, TCP/IP, Uniwire)
Integration and programming of Robotic systems
Assisting with Mechanical Systems Design: Ability to read and understand product and equipment mechanical drawings and dimensions. Solid experience troubleshooting, modifying, and specifying mechanical systems. Experience with pneumatic piping and control systems. Exposure to air, water, and
hydraulic utilities.
MS Office utilization and MS Project
Skills:plc programming, programming, electrical, robotics, controls engineering, HMI, troubleshooting, electrical engineering, hmi programming, Project Management, Nachi Robotics, Mitsubishi PLC, DeviceNet, TCP/IP, Uniwire, autocadAdditional Skills & Qualifications:NICE TO HAVE:
Nachi, Motoman robotic experience
Mitsubishi PLC experience
Experience working with industrial networking systems (DeviceNet, TCP/IP, Uniwire)
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