Altair Engineering

Plant Engineer Controls

Altair Engineering • $75K — $95K *
Sterling Heights, MI 48310In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in controls and automation
  • Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (Siemens, Allan Bradley, Rexroth)
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and Error Proofing
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance control systems using Factory Information Systems data
  • Lead equipment performance troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Assist manufacturing personnel and electricians with training
  • Integrate controls into various IT systems
  • Review and improve programming for machinery and automation installations
  • Monitor equipment performance using FIS plant software
  • Conduct risk assessments for equipment safety

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training on all Altair products
Full Job Description
Plant Engineer Controls

Job Summary:

Our client in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an Plant Engineer Controls. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:
  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
  • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.
  • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
  • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
  • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime.
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.
  • Review and coordinate project installations.
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation.
  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
  • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Basics:
  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving).
  • Error proofing.
  • High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience.
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required.
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley).
  • Fully onsite position.

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Siemens.
  • Lean Manufacturing.
  • Robotics.
  • Electrical.
  • Automation.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills.
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79.
  • Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting.
  • Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming.
  • Fanuc controls troubleshooting

How You Will Be Successful:
  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business "First"
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free training on all Altair products

About Altair Engineering

Altair Engineering is a software company that provides engineering simulation software and services. The company's products and services are used in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods industries. Altair Engineering was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
Learn more about Altair Engineering
Size
2,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
-$10.5 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$469.9 million
NASDAQ
ALTR
* Ladders Estimates

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