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Controls Engineer

Glass, glue dispensing

Birmingham, AL, United States

Siemens, Fanuc

Community Project

We are in need of 2-3 Controls Engineers with Siemens PLC and Fanuc Robot experience for new equipment build on systems applying glue to the quater glass. These systems include indexing dial tables and Fanuc robots with Atlas Copco dispensing machines. Vass 6 Experience is a Plus.

Mechanical build is currently underway in Birminghan AL and electrical and controls will follow shortly. Install at the plant in TN is slated for 1st week in May.

Some initial programming design work could be done remote, but would need to be on site in AL once the mechanical build nears completion.

Some possible night coverage may be necessary once the installation stage is complete and ramp up support is needed.

typical schedule at the build shop will be 8:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday with some possible Saturday if necessary. Hours and days will most likely increase during installation and final runoff at the plant.

Programming / Technical Skills

Siemens(Mandatory)

TIA Portal

VASS 6 experience is a Plus

Fanuc(Good to have)

R-30iA, R-30iB

Dispensing

Software Licenses (Mandatory / Good to Have)

Siemens TIA Portal V16
  • Mandatory
  • Good to have

Procedures And Policies

  • Travel expenses available only for those living outside the standard 50 mile radius of the plant.

    Hotel, rental car, and airfare to be booked at most reasonable rates, and reimembursed per reciept only.

    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:

      • 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:

      • 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

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

Benefits

  • Full Benefits -

Safety Equipment Required

  • 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
  • 2.Lock out / Tag out

Key Information

  • Start date Immediate
  • Estimated end date06/30/2025
  • # People needed 3
  • Shift Days
  • Planned hours per day10
  • 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
  • Travel Time Rate $ 44.00
  • Travel Trips Allowed (per month)1
  • Travel Hours Per Round Trip 16

Expenses

  • Daily Per Diem $ 55.00

    (Receipts Not Required)

  • Travel Day Per Diem $ 35.00

    (Receipts Not Required)

  • Hotel Allowance Per Day $ 130.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Rental Car Allowance $ 60.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Fuel $ 60.00

  • Airfare Allowance $ 750.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.700

  • Rates may vary based on location

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