#10293231
Controls Engineer
Steel Cabinet manufacturing
Saginaw, MI, United States
AB, Fanuc
Community Project
We are looking to contract an experienced Controls Engineer to help us on a new project in Saginaw, MI. We need someone who can do inital PLC software design from scratch, download, debug, and commissioning for a system with Allen Bradley PLC's/HMI's, Fanuc robots and a overhead gantry system.
Some initial remote work can be utilized but will need to be in Saginaw for a good portion of the time.
Target 45-50 hours a week.
Start as soon as possible (week of 11/4/2024 preferred)
Finishing up early 2025.
Possible installation support at end customer early 2025 as well.
Local to the Saginaw applicants preferred. No Travel related expenses.
Project Details
Steel Cabinet robotic spot weld cell
Controls Specifications
Allen Bradley PLC / HMI
4 Fanuc Robots
Overhead Gantry system (for lift and flip motion)
Centerline Weld guns
(complete list of peripheral equipment and specs released at initial lineup meeting)
Programming / Technical Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell(Mandatory)
FactoryTalk View, PowerFlex AC Drives, RSLogix 5000

Fanuc(Good to have)
R-30iA, R-30iB
Procedures And Policies
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Local to the Saginaw facility applicants preferred. No Travel related expenses for inhouse portion. Company standard travel policy in effect during customer onsite install protion.
Travel Reimbursement Policy:
Meal Rate: Max of $50 per day (receipts must be presented)
- Only applies if the contractor is traveling 60 miles outside of residence
Lodging: Max of $150 per night (receipts must be presented)
- If the most reasonable accommodation exceeds $150 a night, exceptions can be made
Flight expense: Full reimbursement (receipts must be presented at most reasonable rate)
Rental Car: Full reimbursement + gas reimbursement for business miles (receipts must be presented at most reasonable rate)
- Only applies to travel between place of stay and customer facility
Personal Vehicle: Current Mileage Rate: .67 cents per mile for each business mile (must be recorded)
- Only applies if the contractor is traveling 60 miles outside of residence.
- Only applies to initital travel to facility and retun, not daily between place of stay and customer site.
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don’t have a current COI already:
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- Visit Hiscox Insurance.
- Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
- Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
- Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select ‘Other’ if you don’t yet have a company started.
- Choose the date for your coverage to start.
- Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
- Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
- Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.
Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:
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- A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
- Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
- An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.
Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies
- Mandatory
- Good to Have
Safety Equipment Required
- 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
- 2.Lock out / Tag out
Key Information
- Start date Immediate
- Estimated end date05/04/2025
- # People needed 1
- Shift Days
- Planned hours per day9
- Planned days per week 5
Bill Rates
- Base Rate (per hour) $ 80.00
- OT Rate (per hour) $ 104.00
- DT Rate (per hour) $ 128.00
Expenses
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Daily Per Diem
$ 50.00
(Receipts Required)
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Travel Day Per Diem
$ 50.00
(Receipts Required)
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Hotel Allowance Per Day
$ 150.00
(Receipts Required)
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Rental Car Allowance
$ 60.00
(Receipts Required)
- Fuel $ 60.00
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Airfare Allowance
$ 600.00
(Receipts Required)
- Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.067
Work Public Documents
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