PLC Controls Engineer

Title : PLC Controls Engineer

Description :

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple PLC Controls Engineer.

STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services.

Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019.

STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS.

Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in MI for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm.

STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.

Sr. Process Engineer (Controls / Robotics)

Description :

The career level senior process engineer is responsible for Program Execution for Machine Controls and Robotics. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly / plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• New program implementation / execution (SOR prep, forecasting, controls / robotics design, equipment build / run-off and buyoff)
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts.
• Manage deliveries to program timing milestones.
• Provide project report outs to senior management.
• Existing program / site support (troubleshooting, etc.)
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all customers / plants.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers.
• Design and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems.
• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology.
• Travel as required.

Basic Skills Required (5-7 years of experience as a controls / robotics engineer)

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical / control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and / or Devicenet networks
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives
• Provide technical expertise on the design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch, and continuous improvement of the Plant Floor systems (PFS)
• Experience in Fanuc robot’s setup and programming
• Problem solving, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Ability to design and trouble shoot electrical controls systems.
• Demonstrated Excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and / or help others.
• Proven ability in project management skills
• Multiple different manufacturing controls and / or robotics assignments with successful individual achievements
• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.
• Self motivated and ability to multitask.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work
• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Understanding of GMS and 4 walls within the site or program
• Prior work experience as controls engineers in the automotive field
• Knowledge of GM’s global controls architecture

Resume Submittal Instructions : Interested / qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Ms. Kavitha Shanmugham at kavitha.

shanmugham(@)stgit.com and / or contact her at 248-712-6727. In the subject line of the email please include : First and Last Name PLC(MI).