Controls Engineer

**Job Title:** Controls Engineer **Salary:** $85,000 - $110,000 **Location:** Lansing, MI **Key Responsibilities** - Support production efforts to minimize equipment and tooling downtime and reduce scrap through effective analytical methodologies. - Design, specify, program, simulate, and test control systems, providing start-up assistance as needed. - Enhance operational efficiency through process changes and automation initiatives. - Program automated equipment to meet production requirements. - Design and provide quotes for electronic controls that support production processes. - Evaluate quotes and recommend sources for control devices. - Maintain and facilitate process controls equipment. - Develop and implement improvements to plant layout, equipment, processes, and ergonomics. - Identify key process controls and systems, ensuring adequate resources for maintenance. - Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations. - Advise maintenance technicians on control systems and operations. - Document all activities as required, adhering to company guidelines. - Follow emergency evacuation procedures to ensure employee safety. - Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by management. - Inform the Department Manager of situations that may pose significant risks to product assurance, facility safety, or customer satisfaction. - Take initiative to prevent occurrences of nonconformance relating to product, processes, and systems. - Identify and document issues related to products, processes, or systems. - Recommend solutions through appropriate channels and verify implementation. - Control the processing and delivery of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected. - Initiate project requests for quotations (RFQs) with supporting documentation. - Quote and negotiate pricing and timing with vendors for equipment and tooling. - Approve layouts for facilities as required. **Qualifications:** - A minimum of a 2-year college education with at least 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proven experience with PLC logic and programming (Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba) and HMI or SCADA programming (Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data). - Strong mechanical and electrical skills. - Proficient in panel design/layout and wiring schematic development. - Experience with conveyor systems, bar code readers, and field commissioning. - Familiarity with ControlNet and DeviceNet I/O systems, RSView, and industrial controls (photo electrics, motor control centers). - Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives and AutoCAD. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. **Interpersonal Skills:** - Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities. - Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). **Health, Safety, and Physical Demands** - Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, with average mobility to navigate an office and plant environment. - Capable of performing routine work on a computer. **Travel Requirements** - Approximately 20% travel is required. - A valid drivers license is necessary