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Automation and Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Operations

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

Keyence, Fanuc, Siemens

Community Project

Experienced Automation and Controls Engineer needed for 1 month up to 6 month contract.

The main missions of the role are:

Support launch of manufacturing equipment (assembly, welding) Siemens TIA portal “STEP 7” and winCC HMI.
Debug of automation issues in new equipment.
Troubleshooting controls issues on robots. Fanuc is most important for this project.
Support configuration of all equipment that arrives in the facility.
Interface with group IT, ensuring smooth startup of traceability systems.
Interface with local and global teams to ensure read across of automation standards.
Support equipment specification development with other process engineers.
Ensure electrical safety systems are properly applied and locked.
Participate in equipment development and build at supplier facilities ensuring proper application of company standards.
Lead implementation of shop floor traceability systems.
Develop training protocols for plant engineering team.
Stay current on developments within the automation supply base.
Support development of core documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of manufacturing controls systems (PLC’s System communications, Manufacturing Execution Systems)
o Broad knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens), ladder logic and structured text language.
o Programming of HMI panels (Siemens).
o Desired experience working with LabVIEW.
o Desired experience working with robots (FANUC), programming and integration
o Integration experience between shop floor machines and higher level systems for data collection & traceability (OPC Server & client and similar).
o Desired experience working with servo motors (Allen Bradley, Bosch Rexroth), set up, troubleshooting.
o Experience with vision systems / vision sensors / barcode readers, integration, troubleshooting.
o Desired experience working with thermal transfer label printers (Zebra, Intermec, CAB).
o Knowing and understanding different safety levels and how to apply them to comply with local standard.
Ability to read, understand and co-develop electrical prints.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical system issues (480V/120V/24V).
Ability of analytical thinking to troubleshoot complextechnical problems.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Improve and build internal standards.
Desire to learn and integrate new systems into existing manufacturing, and be a technical leader in Industry 4.0 and Digital enterprise.
High Energy and positive attitude. Ability to work through and around roadblocks as they come up.
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to companys Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

1-6 month contract Approx 50-60 Hours per week. Scheduled for 8am to 5pm shift, but must be flexible and willing to work off shifts/overtime when needed.

Programming / Technical Skills

Siemens(Mandatory)

TIA Portal

Broad knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens), ladder logic and structured text language.Programming of HMI panels (Siemens).

Fanuc(Mandatory)

Handling Tool, iRVision, R-30iA, R-30iB

Troubleshooting controls issues on robots - 5% Fanuc in plant

Keyence(Mandatory)

2D and 3D vision systems, CVX Series, IV Series

Experience with Keyence vision systems / vision sensors / barcode readers, integration, troubleshooting. Mainly Keyence but other systems as well.

CVX Series and IV Series Experience preferred.

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LabVIEW(Good to have)

LabVIEW Base

Desired experience working with LabVIEW.

KUKA(Good to have)

KRC4

Troubleshooting controls issues on robots - 80% KUKA in plant

ABB(Good to have)

IRC 4, IRC 5

Troubleshooting controls issues on robots - 15% ABB in plant

OPC Server(Good to have)

client/server

Integration experience between shop floor machines and higher level systems for data collection & traceability (OPC Server & client and similar).

Procedures And Policies

  • Timesheets due in Automate America system each Sunday night or early Monday morning for approval and processing.

    Expenses for qualified candidates living outside the normal 50 mile radius from the plant.

Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies

Lockout Tagout Kit Basic Hand Tools Basic Electrical Tools
  • Mandatory
  • Good to Have

Benefits

  • Full Benefits -

Safety Equipment Required

  • 1.Standard PPE ( Safety glasses, Shoes, ear protection )
  • 2.Lock out / Tag out
  • 3.Due to the current COVID 19 issue, there may be more safety requirements at the plant.

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Key Information

  • Start date Immediate
  • Estimated end date11/30/2022
  • # People needed 1
  • Shift Days
  • Planned hours per day9
  • Planned days per week 6

Bill Rates

  • Base Rate (per hour) $ 80.00
  • OT Rate (per hour) $ 104.00
  • DT Rate (per hour) $ 128.00

Expenses

  • Daily Per Diem $ 200.00

    (Receipts Not Required)

  • Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.570

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Professionals will be offered rates that are 5-20% less. This is the Automate America transaction charge. Percentages vary depending on your rates and if whether there is a sales commission on your account
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