Senior Engineer

Job Title : Senior Engineer Location : Portage, MI Hours / Schedule : 2nd shift Type : Contract Responsibilities Provide technical support and coverage for the equipment within the Stryker Medical Plant specifically related to electrical, control and PLC subsystems. Provide technical production support including troubleshooting of complex manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment. Execute small / medium manufacturing projects including machine automation and PLC control projects including equipment capacity, part transfers, cost reduction projects. Support equipment purchases following established standards in regard to electrical, control and control system sub-components and equipment. Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications. Mentor other process specialists, engineers and technicians to expand knowledge base of electrical, controls and machine design. Partner with maintenance, engineering and tool room to address line-down issues regarding equipment and process issues and non-conformances. Program numerous pieces of numerical code and / or PLC controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing and manufacturing equipment. Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, production part approval process. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - preferred. 6+ years related work experience including manufacturing controls, software, programming or electrical engineering required. Previous mechanical, electrical and P&ID documentation experience required. Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance required. Industrial Automation Application / Software knowledge required. Rockwell Automation software knowledge - highly preferred. Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. Ref : #558-Scientific