Job Summary:
Controls Engineer position working at a Plant in Tonawanda, NY.
This is a mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install.
Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan.

Job Details:
Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly
Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common
Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox
Fanuc Robot/Cobot
AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck
Procurement and implementation of new equipment.
High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance.
Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor

Requirements:
Degree - Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering
Years of experience: 5-7 years experience
Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly, would consider less experience for the right fit.

Minimum Required Skills per Hiring Manager:
Controls Engineer Requirements:

• 2 years Allen-Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000)
• 2 years Siemens PLC - TIA Portal/S7 Programming Experience
• 2 years Ladder Logic PLC Programming Experience
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls related automation equipment breakdowns in a high-pressure manufacturing environment
• Basic Robot programming experience (Fanuc Robotics Experience preferred).
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong Comprehension of Ethernet/IP industrial networks
• Prior automotive / vehicle assembly or industrial automation experience is preferred
• Understanding/Programming of servo drives, motion control, and VFDs is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with maintenance, production, suppliers, and central ME teams
• Leadership/ownership of tasks: planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with trades and contractors.
• Basic Automation Controls Vision systems programming experience (Matrox Preferred Matrox)
• Ability to work any shift as required by plant operations:
  Any shift (not rotating)
  2-3 Weekend shifts/month

Manager's Notes:
It is an intense environment - fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be flexible
Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall candidates will be assigned to one shift.
1st shift - 6:30AM - 3PM
2nd shift - 3PM - 11:30PM
3rd shift - 11PM - 7:30AM

Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month. Candidates will work Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays.
Onsite - 5 days/week - no remote
Prefer candidates that are local to the Buffalo, Niagara Region
Travel:
Up to 20% - might need to travel to support their new project which requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as needed basis, approx. 6 times per year

Potential to go direct with this client after 6 months, however, client will not be able to sponsor any immigration visas.