Control Engineer 2
DENSO · Battle Creek, MI · 1 wk ago
Engineering$79k–$99k/yrFull-time
Roles & Responsibilities
- Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
- Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems.
- Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
- Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
- Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
- After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
- Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
- Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
- May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering field
- Requires 2-5 years of direct experience
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC-5) preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
- Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
- Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results
Benefits Summary
- Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with 4% company match
- Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)
Pay
$79,000-$99,000
Schedule
N/A