Controls Engineer

Position with our automotive client: Controls Engineer ( PLC, CNC, HMI, The Controls Engineer will be the lead controls team addressing open issues on new and existing equipment within the Assembly platform, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects: • Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls. • Implement and support device level networks. • Implement and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software. • Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems. • Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions. • Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement. • Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations. • Participate in teams and cross-functional groups. • Sound knowledge of Org. internal processes preferred. • Analytical thinking, assertiveness and communication skills, capacity for teamwork. • Strong commitment and flexibility. • Read and understand electrical schematics. • Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow CE’s. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, plus min. 7 years of relevant experience. • 6-7 years experience in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, safety, etc.) • Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.) • Knowledge of networks & database operation • Knowledge of Siemens PLC's, drives, servos and software Contact: Rashmi Upadhyaya rashmiu@sunsoft.us