CONTROLS ENGINEER
SPARTA, MI - PLANT
As a member of the Engineering team, the Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and installing equipment for plants globally. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyor, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration. At Akkodis, we are always looking to incorporate new technologies into our seating plants.
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Following health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO)
Building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members
Communicating across cross-functional groups
Being responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
Designing and developing all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Akkodis standards and build upon with innovative ideas
Writing, implementing, and debugging PLC software
Providing support to existing Akkodis automated equipment globally
Developing predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime - (CBM, Industry 4.0)
Developing contingency and disaster recovery plans
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering
Three years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude
Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio
Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safety
Self-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations, if required
Willingness to travel globally - up to 30-35%
Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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