Plant Engineer Controls

Plant Engineer Controls
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Plant Engineer Controls to work onsite at our client in Sterling Heights, MI
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
What you will be doing:

• 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, IIoT, 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.

Fully onsite. Domestic travel on an as-needed basis. There may be some local or regional travel required to see equipment at our suppliers.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:

• High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related Controls 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)
• Error proofing.
• Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving).
• Good Manufacturing Practices.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79.
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting.
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming.
• Machining and automation equipment controls troubleshooting experience.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Electrical.
• Siemens.
• Robotics.
• Automation.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects