Controls Engineer

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Northville
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Location: Northville, MISalary: 90-105KDescription: Job Title: Engineer, Software Development Location: Northville, MI Salary Target: 90-105k + bonusUnder minimum supervision, the Software Development Engineer II will be responsible for the development of standard PLC/PC based control solutions, assisting sales in the promotion of solutions and providing solutions and on-site implementation when required to complete projects in Software Engineering Group. Primary tasks of the Software Development Engineer II include but are not limited to: --- Developing standard software solutions that satisfy Americas and global markets requirements for automotive industry. --- Working with third party collaboration partners to enhance total solution capabilities (vision, sensing, motion, networking, software, etc.) --- Executing engineering projects effectively and efficiently to meet project timing and budget requirements. Supporting customer projects on site when required --- Interacting with MELCO development resources on joint projects when required Position Duties and Responsibilities: Activity & Essential Function Identification --- Prepare the specifications and technical details to fully define performance of the solution. --- Program PLC Ladder logic and/or Function Block Diagram with HMI interface screens for all the applications. --- Develop and maintain technical documents --- Provide technical support to customers, projects, and internal personnel on Mitsubishi products and solutions --- Implement technical projects at customer site--- Research competitive technologies in order to develop alternative technical solutions--- Conduct product and application testing / simulation --- Work with Marketing and Sales organizations to gather market requirements and identify technical gaps and propose new project activities Travel Requirements* Up to 25% travel domestic and international. * Essential Education, Skills and Experience--- BS or higher degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience --- 5+ years of experience in engineering development and application development of complex computer or PLC-based industrial automation systems --- Experience specifying factory automation solutions in Automotive and/or other vertical markets. --- Strong experience in PLC software development using Ladder/FBD and other IEC-61131 programming languages is required --- Experience with high-level language programming is beneficial --- Ability to work with a team of engineers and make technical decisions --- Clear understanding of the system cost ramifications of design trade-offs, component selection, manufacturing techniques, design techniques, and test and qualification procedures. * Excellent written & verbal communication skills. --- Strong experience in Mitsubishi and/or Siemens/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, Safety and networking, VFDs, Motion Control, Robots Beneficial Education, Skills and Experience--- Working experience in automotive industry, i.e. manufacturer or OEMs, familiar with the processes. --- Knowledge or experience with SCADA and MES application --- Understand in SQL database, .NET, C/C++, VB programming Contact: kmcgrath@judge.comThis job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.comSDL2017

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