Controls Engineer - Contract

About the role

DISHER is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a 3-month contract opportunity in Grand Rapids, MI. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities to make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical control systems with little supervision
• Provide PLC & HMI programming for machine control systems
• Technical support for manufacturing
• Support for in-house build and light field support of installed automotive test systems
• Provide complete control systems for machines with minimal assistance
• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Assist with machine start-ups and coordinate installation services as needed
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
• Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers
• Create electrical print sets as necessary
• Create and maintain bills of material for projects

Requirements

• BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in industry
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Variable frequency drive experience
• PLC experience: AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
• Basic understanding of industrial networking
• Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics
• Ability to use AutoCAD or EPLAN
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy