Controls Engineer

Convergix Automation

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in PLC programming, specifically with Allen Bradley or Siemens platforms
  • Experience developing PLC programs from scratch
  • Hands-on experience with robotic integration, particularly with FANUC, ABB, or KUKA systems
  • Proficiency in Siemens HMIs
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and designs
  • Knowledge of custom industrial machine design
  • Willingness to travel within the US and Canada for client engagements

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute automation and control projects from electrical design to programming
  • Write functional requirement specifications and operation sequence documents
  • Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical engineers for optimized designs
  • Assist in troubleshooting and debugging wiring issues during machine assembly
  • Develop and write new PLC programs following Convergix standards
  • Conduct debugging of machines to ensure functionality meets standards
  • Enhance customer relations by providing project updates and participating in meetings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401K with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance and optional supplemental coverage
  • Short and long-term disability insurance covered by the company
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Profit sharing opportunities
Full Job Description
Controls Engineer

Michigan, USA

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, programming, and the building of custom robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. This position reports to Controls Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Controls Engineer will work on various stages of automation and control projects including: electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
  • Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
  • Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs
  • Assist electricians in debugging machine wiring
  • Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using Convergix base templates and programming standards
  • Debug powered on machines to verify mechanical and programming functionality meets customer's requirements and Convergix's standards of quality.
  • Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise


Qualifications and Experience

  • PLC programming experience:
    • Proficient in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
    • Experience developing PLC programs from scratch
  • Robotic integration experience:
    • Exposure to FANUC, ABB, and/or Kukka
  • Comfortable working with Siemens HMIs
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings
  • Understanding of custom industrial machine design
  • Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada


Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
  • Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.


Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401K, including company match
  • Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
  • Profit Sharing


We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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