Controls Engineer

Job Requirements This individual can either be an electrical or controls engineer who would design the control systems that we build in Brighton, Michigan as well as program them Client designs and builds material handling and assembly systems from scratch or rework the customer’s older equipment Control platforms are typically Allen Bradley or Siemens based, however client touchs many other platforms as well This individual would be working with a team consisting of other controls engineers, mechanical engineers, machine builders and electricians all lead by a project manager Responsible for hardware and software design including electrical, pneumatic, PLC, HMI, Drives, etc. for automation systems Develop Bills of material for electrical designs as well as update them to reflect any changes Coordinate with project management to ensure that all drawings, bill of materials, manuals, sequence of operation, and PLC, HMI programs, etc. are kept current and correct Attend project kick off meetings including internal and external kick offs, lessons learned meetings, project status meetings, etc. Develop and review electrical and fluid drawings, schematics, manuals Design of PLC Software programs and develop HMI screens to customer specifications Provide product improvement suggestions and customer feedback to project management Job Qualifications Experience with 2D AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical a must Knowledge of EPLAN is a plus Strong familiarity with Allen Bradley, Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Other PLC, HMI, operating systems are a plus (Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon/Telemecanique) Familiarity with various drives, robots, welding systems, adhesive dispensing and other current relevant technologies 3-5 years’ minimum experience in controls systems engineering preferred B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent work experience Robot Programming experience is valued Common platforms include, but not limited to ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa/Motoman, Nachi, etc. Must be willing to travel approximately 30% in locally and in North America, including Canada and Mexico Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.