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Controls Engineer
CNC Machining, Machine Tending
New Hudson, MI, United States
Siemens, Fanuc
Community Project
We are seeking a Controls Engineer for a 1 year contract that will be responsible customer interatction on a regular basis for a large automation project. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Systems Manager to develop automation concepts into a finalized design. You will lead the debugging and startup during system commissioning. You will also work with other team members to develop system manuals and provide end customers with technical documentation and training.
The project will consist of (2-4) CNC Machines for Machining of the Components, Conveyor for Inbound of Raw Material, 7th Axis Gantry with Fanuc Robot for Machine Tending, Buffer Conveyors, Wash System, in process Gauge Station, Assembly Cells for Installation of Seals, Plugs, Leak Test of component and Dowel Insertion equipment along with Laser Marking of Final Assembly. Candidates will need to be familiar with Machine Tending, Material Handling and Assembly equipment. Along with integration of Special Machines for Cleaning and Testing.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, Mandarin
• Ability to Travel Internationally to China if required
Perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Participate in system risk and safety assessments
• Selection and sizing of hardware components
• Generation of electrical schematics
• Author bill of materials
• Panel layout design and heat calculation analysis
• Pneumatic system sizing and plumbing
• Develop system hardware architecture
• Design of automation network layout
• Write programmable logic controller logic and function blocks
• Develop human machine interfaces
• Commission robots, program paths and touch up points
• Travel onsite for customer startup and commissioning
• Integrate auxiliary equipment: laser markers, parts washers and comparators
• Interface with machine tools for machine tending applications
• Ensure system complies with applicable OSHA / safety standards
Qualifications & Abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
• Electrical design experience with EPLAN P8 or AutoCAD Electrical
• Programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal
• FANUC robot programming experience a Plus
Programming / Technical Skills
Siemens(Mandatory)
TIA Portal
Fanuc(Mandatory)
Handling Tool, R-30iA, R-30iB
Software Licenses (Mandatory / Good to Have)
- Mandatory
- Good to have
Procedures And Policies
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No Travel related expenses, except for when travel is required outside of the New Hudson area.
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.
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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 date05/03/2026
- # People needed 1
- Shift Days
- Planned hours per day9
- Planned days per week 5
Bill Rates
- Base Rate (per hour) $ 72.00
- OT Rate (per hour) $ 93.60
- DT Rate (per hour) $ 115.20
Expenses
- Expenses are not reimbursed
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