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Controls Engineer
📍 Auburn Hills, MI
Allen Bradley / RockwellMitsubishiOmron+1 more
⏰Hourly ContractHourly • Dec 31, 2026
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👥People Needed1
☀️ShiftVariable
⏱️Hours/Day9
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Q1.Describe in detail if any your Omron PLC programming experience.
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Allen Bradley / Rockwell2002 – Henneke - BMW E53 small parts foaming stations. Complete mechanical, electrical and software design to improve the operation for the loading and unloading of 4 x small part stations for small part foaming on a robot foaming line. This required a new design concept from original design due to unreliability problems. 2003 - Mecanizados - BMW E53 and Saturn LS Vac forming Line Design and build a system that would monitor and control the preheat temperature of vinyl sheeting prior to vac forming (laminating) door panels. The new system used a matrix of temperature sensors on the upper and lower heater banks with the temperature control from Siemens HS724 controllers. The system was controlled from an AB SLC504 PLC and the data was captured to a PC based system running RSView32. Microsoft Excel was used as a way to display the vinyl temperature distribution in reatime mode. 2003 – Frimo - BMW Z4 Foaming Station. Modification to the Z4 foaming station to accommodate BMW E53 foaming tools. This would allow a backup for the E53 foaming process should there be a failure on the E53 foaming line. This required electrical redesign, as well as the writing of extensive software routines, including AB SLC505 PLC and HMI programming. 2004 - 400T Ona Vertical Press (X2) – BMW X5 / X6 door panel lower carrier manufacture. Redesign of safety circuits, including safety gates, safety posts and estop circuits. Redesign of electrical controls, machine interface and PLC software program to improve press cycle and machine reliability. 2008 – BMW E70 /E71 New Glovebox Design. Design and build test station for testing operational integrity of the new glovebox design. The tests included opening time, closing force and interior lamp operation. The installation was built into an X5 body in white, with a permanently mount IP. The glovebox on test was installed in the IP to reproduce the correct environment for testing. The control and operation of the Glovebox was through an AB SLC 504 PLC and data captured was transferred to a PC system and stored. The PC would display in realtime data from each cycle and display it in an Excel spreadsheet as a graph. Tolerances were set to monitor repeatability performance as well deviations. Total cycle count was also monitored. To confirm operation over extended operating cycles. Due to the success of the Glovebox testing the system was upgraded to include opening forces for the sunshade option as well as centre console lid operation. 2010 – Henneke - BMW E70 /E71 & VW411 IP Foaming Line Process. Redesign of the existing BMW E70 / E71 IP foaming line process to integrate it with VW411 foaming line process. This involved the design of the VW411 foaming line process as a stand alone system and then integrating the E70 / E71 IP foaming process into it. This integration involved 2 robots, 2 wet systems and 6 foaming stations. Each foaming station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC, as was the VW411 wet system. The BMW E70 / E71 wet system was run from an AB SLC 505 system. Of the 2 robots, one had a single mixhead that was used for the BMW foaming process and the second robot had dual mixhead capability which allowed for the BMW or VW foaming process. It was also necessary to allow, where possible, the ability to run either BMW E70 tooling or VW411 tooling at specific stations. All systems were run on a common Profibus network. A SCADA system was developed to capture all necessary process data from each station for traceability purposes. All process data was displayed on a PC based HMI system running RSView32, allowing BMW & VW data to be available in real time.Good-to-Have
Mitsubishi- CRS, MI (remote) Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 Tube Pierce Automatic Machine support PLC IQ-R family, Ethernet module, CC Link Module, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT designer, IV3 Keyence Camera. - Denso, Leon Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 Poka-Yoke Cover PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 Poka-Yoke P-Terminal PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 Poka-Yoke Stator PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 Temperature traceability in aluminum molding PLC Q family, GX Works 3. - Jatco Aguascalientes Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 Temperature traceability in aluminum molding PLC Q family, GX Works 3. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 Grease application to bearings using a collaborative robot PLC Q family, Robot Omron, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - NISSAN Cuernavaca / Assembly Aug 2020 - Nov 2020 POKA-YOKE for lamp control in steering wheel assembly PLC Q family, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly May 2020 - Aug 2020 Traceability control encoder PLC Q06 family, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - CONAGUA Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 Hatch control for waste cleaning PLC Q family, GX Works 2. - NISSAN A1 / Body Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 Torque traceability control for BODY PLC Q family, CC-Link communication master, NZ2GN2B1-32D CC-Link communication module, GOT2000 HMI, Desoutter tools, GX Works 2, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly May 2019 - Aug 2019 POKA-YOKE for lamp control for labeling system PLC Q family, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Jan 2019 - May 2019 Torque Traceablility Control PLC IQ-R family, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 POKA-YOKE for lamp system controlling tire screw tightening. PLC Q06 family Ethernet module GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 POKA-YOKE with vision system to verify correct molding color PLC Q06 family Ethernet module KEYENCE CV vision system GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 Vision POKA-YOKE for steering wheel assembly PLC Q03 family Ethernet module Hand held scanner KEYENCE CV vision system GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2017 - May 2017 POKA-YOKE for lamp assembly in part assembly PLC Q03 family GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 POKA-YOKE for lamp assembly PLC Q03 family Ethernet module GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 PMS - Line Stops PLC Q06 family CC-Link communication master NZ2GN2B1-32D CC-Link GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT DesignerGood-to-Have
OmronI have experience supporting industrial automation projects involving Omron-integrated control systems, PLC automation, machine control, instrumentation, and industrial process operations. My background in automation engineering, commissioning, and industrial controls has allowed me to work with automated manufacturing and process systems requiring reliable PLC logic, machine sequencing, and control system integration. Over the past 18+ years, I have delivered and supported automation projects involving: PLC programming and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA integration Industrial instrumentation Motor control systems and VSDs Automated machine sequences Process control and monitoring Industrial communication networks FAT, SAT, and commissioning support My responsibilities on automation projects included: Developing and modifying PLC control logic Troubleshooting electrical and automation faults Validating I/O signals and instrumentation Supporting machine startup and commissioning Implementing alarms, interlocks, and safety sequences Optimizing automated production processes Updating technical documentation and as-built drawings Supporting operators and maintenance teams during commissioning and handover I have extensive experience integrating PLC systems with: Sensors and field instrumentation Motor starters and drives HMI operator stations SCADA systems Production and utility equipment A key accomplishment throughout my career has been successfully supporting industrial systems during critical commissioning and production phases, helping improve automation reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize process performance. I am particularly strong in troubleshooting live industrial systems and quickly identifying control, instrumentation, or communication issues affecting operations. In addition to hands-on engineering work, I have also managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis and control philosophy implementation I/O list development from P&IDs and equipment lists Project coordination with contractors and suppliers FAT/SAT execution and reporting Client communication and technical meetings Operator training and final system handover Customers value my practical field experience, structured engineering approach, and ability to work effectively under demanding industrial conditions. I am comfortable supporting Omron-based or mixed-platform automation environments both remotely and on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Good-to-Have
Siemens2005 – Frimo - Door Panel Edgefold / Punch Presses (6 in total). Complete rebuild of existing BMW E53 door panel edgefold / punch presses. This required a redesign of the electrical controls, replacement of the outdated PLC to the Siemens S7 PLC system as well as design and build of the interface for the BMW E70 / E71 door panel edgefold tools. An HMI panel was installed to assist in machine operation and tool diagnostics. These presses were further modified to accommodate BMW F15 / F16 door panel edgefold tooling, with the emphasis on utilising the Profibus network system for communicating between the press and the tool. 2009 End Of Line ultrasonic welding and Inspection Station for VW411 IP Design and develop the above station with SMG (outside contractor), to ultrasonically weld the air ducts and inspect IP assy prior to shipment. This involved the programming and controlling the power, depth and time of each welding process, as well as a vision test for speed clip insertion. The station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC and HMI panel. The system was integrated into the plants production ware (Matrix), for traceability purposes. 2012 - Injection Line Conveyor Synchronisation System. Design & build of a control system that would monitor part positioning on 6 conveyors feeding injected parts to the main conveyor. This control was to prevent parts falling on each other, with the possibility of damaging them, as they were transferred to the main conveyor for sorting and packing. The system was further developed to do a parts count from each injection machine. The system was controlled by a Siemens S7 PLC & HMI system. 2015 – Branson Vibration Welder Rebuild / upgrade of Branson vibration welding machine to support BMW F15 IP manufacture. This Required the rewiring of machine panel and safety device upgrades, as well as the installation of Siemens S7 PLC and HMI from the existing redundant S5 PLC system. Programming machine to run all four OP1 & OP2 welding tools for F15 IP manufacture. Poke Yoke System development using vision system technology, as follows: BMW F15 IP airbag net placement and integrity on completion of injection process. Failure of test will destroy part. VW411 IR camera system (FLIR) to detect voids between skin and substrate after foaming process. Each IP tested will have image stored for traceability purposes. System to confirm correct speakers options on BMW E70/E71 IP assembly line. BMW E70/E71 IP USB connectivity on Glovebox. BMW E70/E71 glovebox assy. Confirmation of assembly of springs and release mechanism. VW411 IP speed clips installation. Ford C520 IP inline inspection (Louisville plant).Utilised 8 Sensopart vision sensors. The system was integrated into the Insequence production software for the printing of the shipping label. BMW F15 instrument panel and door panel end of line inspection stations, utilising Keyence vision systems to sample integrated light bar quality during the IP & DP assembly process, as well as options build. Measurements of the lightbar included overall brightness, color, height, length, homogeneity, hot spots and dark areas. This was developed in conjunction with BMW's development team in Spartanburg and Munich.Good-to-Have
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KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have
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MVTecIve been using halcon for 1 year when I work In Nissan Motors, I create and modify Halcon Program for Visual inspection for Crackshaft for counting Holes and check for dirtGood-to-Have
Siemens2005 – Frimo - Door Panel Edgefold / Punch Presses (6 in total). Complete rebuild of existing BMW E53 door panel edgefold / punch presses. This required a redesign of the electrical controls, replacement of the outdated PLC to the Siemens S7 PLC system as well as design and build of the interface for the BMW E70 / E71 door panel edgefold tools. An HMI panel was installed to assist in machine operation and tool diagnostics. These presses were further modified to accommodate BMW F15 / F16 door panel edgefold tooling, with the emphasis on utilising the Profibus network system for communicating between the press and the tool. 2009 End Of Line ultrasonic welding and Inspection Station for VW411 IP Design and develop the above station with SMG (outside contractor), to ultrasonically weld the air ducts and inspect IP assy prior to shipment. This involved the programming and controlling the power, depth and time of each welding process, as well as a vision test for speed clip insertion. The station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC and HMI panel. The system was integrated into the plants production ware (Matrix), for traceability purposes. 2012 - Injection Line Conveyor Synchronisation System. Design & build of a control system that would monitor part positioning on 6 conveyors feeding injected parts to the main conveyor. This control was to prevent parts falling on each other, with the possibility of damaging them, as they were transferred to the main conveyor for sorting and packing. The system was further developed to do a parts count from each injection machine. The system was controlled by a Siemens S7 PLC & HMI system. 2015 – Branson Vibration Welder Rebuild / upgrade of Branson vibration welding machine to support BMW F15 IP manufacture. This Required the rewiring of machine panel and safety device upgrades, as well as the installation of Siemens S7 PLC and HMI from the existing redundant S5 PLC system. Programming machine to run all four OP1 & OP2 welding tools for F15 IP manufacture. Poke Yoke System development using vision system technology, as follows: BMW F15 IP airbag net placement and integrity on completion of injection process. Failure of test will destroy part. VW411 IR camera system (FLIR) to detect voids between skin and substrate after foaming process. Each IP tested will have image stored for traceability purposes. System to confirm correct speakers options on BMW E70/E71 IP assembly line. BMW E70/E71 IP USB connectivity on Glovebox. BMW E70/E71 glovebox assy. Confirmation of assembly of springs and release mechanism. VW411 IP speed clips installation. Ford C520 IP inline inspection (Louisville plant).Utilised 8 Sensopart vision sensors. The system was integrated into the Insequence production software for the printing of the shipping label. BMW F15 instrument panel and door panel end of line inspection stations, utilising Keyence vision systems to sample integrated light bar quality during the IP & DP assembly process, as well as options build. Measurements of the lightbar included overall brightness, color, height, length, homogeneity, hot spots and dark areas. This was developed in conjunction with BMW's development team in Spartanburg and Munich.Good-to-Have
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FanucMitsubishiSiemens
⏰Hourly ContractHourly • Oct 4, 2026
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Q1.Describe in detail your experience with programming Mitsubishi PLC's.
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Q1.Are you currently authorized to work in the US?Yes
FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have
Mitsubishi- CRS, MI (remote) Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 Tube Pierce Automatic Machine support PLC IQ-R family, Ethernet module, CC Link Module, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT designer, IV3 Keyence Camera. - Denso, Leon Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 Poka-Yoke Cover PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 Poka-Yoke P-Terminal PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 Poka-Yoke Stator PLC FX family, GOT 1000, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - Denso, Leon Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 Temperature traceability in aluminum molding PLC Q family, GX Works 3. - Jatco Aguascalientes Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 Temperature traceability in aluminum molding PLC Q family, GX Works 3. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 Grease application to bearings using a collaborative robot PLC Q family, Robot Omron, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - NISSAN Cuernavaca / Assembly Aug 2020 - Nov 2020 POKA-YOKE for lamp control in steering wheel assembly PLC Q family, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly May 2020 - Aug 2020 Traceability control encoder PLC Q06 family, GOT 2000, GX Works 2, GT Designer - CONAGUA Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 Hatch control for waste cleaning PLC Q family, GX Works 2. - NISSAN A1 / Body Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 Torque traceability control for BODY PLC Q family, CC-Link communication master, NZ2GN2B1-32D CC-Link communication module, GOT2000 HMI, Desoutter tools, GX Works 2, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly May 2019 - Aug 2019 POKA-YOKE for lamp control for labeling system PLC Q family, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Jan 2019 - May 2019 Torque Traceablility Control PLC IQ-R family, GOT2000 HMI, GX Works 3, GT Designer. - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 POKA-YOKE for lamp system controlling tire screw tightening. PLC Q06 family Ethernet module GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 POKA-YOKE with vision system to verify correct molding color PLC Q06 family Ethernet module KEYENCE CV vision system GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 Vision POKA-YOKE for steering wheel assembly PLC Q03 family Ethernet module Hand held scanner KEYENCE CV vision system GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2017 - May 2017 POKA-YOKE for lamp assembly in part assembly PLC Q03 family GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 POKA-YOKE for lamp assembly PLC Q03 family Ethernet module GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT Designer - NISSAN A1 / Assembly Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 PMS - Line Stops PLC Q06 family CC-Link communication master NZ2GN2B1-32D CC-Link GOT2000 HMI GX Works 2 GT DesignerGood-to-Have
Siemens2005 – Frimo - Door Panel Edgefold / Punch Presses (6 in total). Complete rebuild of existing BMW E53 door panel edgefold / punch presses. This required a redesign of the electrical controls, replacement of the outdated PLC to the Siemens S7 PLC system as well as design and build of the interface for the BMW E70 / E71 door panel edgefold tools. An HMI panel was installed to assist in machine operation and tool diagnostics. These presses were further modified to accommodate BMW F15 / F16 door panel edgefold tooling, with the emphasis on utilising the Profibus network system for communicating between the press and the tool. 2009 End Of Line ultrasonic welding and Inspection Station for VW411 IP Design and develop the above station with SMG (outside contractor), to ultrasonically weld the air ducts and inspect IP assy prior to shipment. This involved the programming and controlling the power, depth and time of each welding process, as well as a vision test for speed clip insertion. The station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC and HMI panel. The system was integrated into the plants production ware (Matrix), for traceability purposes. 2012 - Injection Line Conveyor Synchronisation System. Design & build of a control system that would monitor part positioning on 6 conveyors feeding injected parts to the main conveyor. This control was to prevent parts falling on each other, with the possibility of damaging them, as they were transferred to the main conveyor for sorting and packing. The system was further developed to do a parts count from each injection machine. The system was controlled by a Siemens S7 PLC & HMI system. 2015 – Branson Vibration Welder Rebuild / upgrade of Branson vibration welding machine to support BMW F15 IP manufacture. This Required the rewiring of machine panel and safety device upgrades, as well as the installation of Siemens S7 PLC and HMI from the existing redundant S5 PLC system. Programming machine to run all four OP1 & OP2 welding tools for F15 IP manufacture. Poke Yoke System development using vision system technology, as follows: BMW F15 IP airbag net placement and integrity on completion of injection process. Failure of test will destroy part. VW411 IR camera system (FLIR) to detect voids between skin and substrate after foaming process. Each IP tested will have image stored for traceability purposes. System to confirm correct speakers options on BMW E70/E71 IP assembly line. BMW E70/E71 IP USB connectivity on Glovebox. BMW E70/E71 glovebox assy. Confirmation of assembly of springs and release mechanism. VW411 IP speed clips installation. Ford C520 IP inline inspection (Louisville plant).Utilised 8 Sensopart vision sensors. The system was integrated into the Insequence production software for the printing of the shipping label. BMW F15 instrument panel and door panel end of line inspection stations, utilising Keyence vision systems to sample integrated light bar quality during the IP & DP assembly process, as well as options build. Measurements of the lightbar included overall brightness, color, height, length, homogeneity, hot spots and dark areas. This was developed in conjunction with BMW's development team in Spartanburg and Munich.Good-to-Have
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Siemens2005 – Frimo - Door Panel Edgefold / Punch Presses (6 in total). Complete rebuild of existing BMW E53 door panel edgefold / punch presses. This required a redesign of the electrical controls, replacement of the outdated PLC to the Siemens S7 PLC system as well as design and build of the interface for the BMW E70 / E71 door panel edgefold tools. An HMI panel was installed to assist in machine operation and tool diagnostics. These presses were further modified to accommodate BMW F15 / F16 door panel edgefold tooling, with the emphasis on utilising the Profibus network system for communicating between the press and the tool. 2009 End Of Line ultrasonic welding and Inspection Station for VW411 IP Design and develop the above station with SMG (outside contractor), to ultrasonically weld the air ducts and inspect IP assy prior to shipment. This involved the programming and controlling the power, depth and time of each welding process, as well as a vision test for speed clip insertion. The station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC and HMI panel. The system was integrated into the plants production ware (Matrix), for traceability purposes. 2012 - Injection Line Conveyor Synchronisation System. Design & build of a control system that would monitor part positioning on 6 conveyors feeding injected parts to the main conveyor. This control was to prevent parts falling on each other, with the possibility of damaging them, as they were transferred to the main conveyor for sorting and packing. The system was further developed to do a parts count from each injection machine. The system was controlled by a Siemens S7 PLC & HMI system. 2015 – Branson Vibration Welder Rebuild / upgrade of Branson vibration welding machine to support BMW F15 IP manufacture. This Required the rewiring of machine panel and safety device upgrades, as well as the installation of Siemens S7 PLC and HMI from the existing redundant S5 PLC system. Programming machine to run all four OP1 & OP2 welding tools for F15 IP manufacture. Poke Yoke System development using vision system technology, as follows: BMW F15 IP airbag net placement and integrity on completion of injection process. Failure of test will destroy part. VW411 IR camera system (FLIR) to detect voids between skin and substrate after foaming process. Each IP tested will have image stored for traceability purposes. System to confirm correct speakers options on BMW E70/E71 IP assembly line. BMW E70/E71 IP USB connectivity on Glovebox. BMW E70/E71 glovebox assy. Confirmation of assembly of springs and release mechanism. VW411 IP speed clips installation. Ford C520 IP inline inspection (Louisville plant).Utilised 8 Sensopart vision sensors. The system was integrated into the Insequence production software for the printing of the shipping label. BMW F15 instrument panel and door panel end of line inspection stations, utilising Keyence vision systems to sample integrated light bar quality during the IP & DP assembly process, as well as options build. Measurements of the lightbar included overall brightness, color, height, length, homogeneity, hot spots and dark areas. This was developed in conjunction with BMW's development team in Spartanburg and Munich.Good-to-Have
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Allen Bradley / RockwellFanucKeyence+1 more
⏰Hourly ContractHourly • Oct 18, 2026
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Q1.Describe in detail some of the most complicated automated systems you have been involved with the design, build, debug, installation and commissioning of.
Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible
Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply
US Work Authorization RequiredRequired
Q1.Are you currently authorized to work in the US?Yes
Allen Bradley / Rockwell2002 – Henneke - BMW E53 small parts foaming stations. Complete mechanical, electrical and software design to improve the operation for the loading and unloading of 4 x small part stations for small part foaming on a robot foaming line. This required a new design concept from original design due to unreliability problems. 2003 - Mecanizados - BMW E53 and Saturn LS Vac forming Line Design and build a system that would monitor and control the preheat temperature of vinyl sheeting prior to vac forming (laminating) door panels. The new system used a matrix of temperature sensors on the upper and lower heater banks with the temperature control from Siemens HS724 controllers. The system was controlled from an AB SLC504 PLC and the data was captured to a PC based system running RSView32. Microsoft Excel was used as a way to display the vinyl temperature distribution in reatime mode. 2003 – Frimo - BMW Z4 Foaming Station. Modification to the Z4 foaming station to accommodate BMW E53 foaming tools. This would allow a backup for the E53 foaming process should there be a failure on the E53 foaming line. This required electrical redesign, as well as the writing of extensive software routines, including AB SLC505 PLC and HMI programming. 2004 - 400T Ona Vertical Press (X2) – BMW X5 / X6 door panel lower carrier manufacture. Redesign of safety circuits, including safety gates, safety posts and estop circuits. Redesign of electrical controls, machine interface and PLC software program to improve press cycle and machine reliability. 2008 – BMW E70 /E71 New Glovebox Design. Design and build test station for testing operational integrity of the new glovebox design. The tests included opening time, closing force and interior lamp operation. The installation was built into an X5 body in white, with a permanently mount IP. The glovebox on test was installed in the IP to reproduce the correct environment for testing. The control and operation of the Glovebox was through an AB SLC 504 PLC and data captured was transferred to a PC system and stored. The PC would display in realtime data from each cycle and display it in an Excel spreadsheet as a graph. Tolerances were set to monitor repeatability performance as well deviations. Total cycle count was also monitored. To confirm operation over extended operating cycles. Due to the success of the Glovebox testing the system was upgraded to include opening forces for the sunshade option as well as centre console lid operation. 2010 – Henneke - BMW E70 /E71 & VW411 IP Foaming Line Process. Redesign of the existing BMW E70 / E71 IP foaming line process to integrate it with VW411 foaming line process. This involved the design of the VW411 foaming line process as a stand alone system and then integrating the E70 / E71 IP foaming process into it. This integration involved 2 robots, 2 wet systems and 6 foaming stations. Each foaming station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC, as was the VW411 wet system. The BMW E70 / E71 wet system was run from an AB SLC 505 system. Of the 2 robots, one had a single mixhead that was used for the BMW foaming process and the second robot had dual mixhead capability which allowed for the BMW or VW foaming process. It was also necessary to allow, where possible, the ability to run either BMW E70 tooling or VW411 tooling at specific stations. All systems were run on a common Profibus network. A SCADA system was developed to capture all necessary process data from each station for traceability purposes. All process data was displayed on a PC based HMI system running RSView32, allowing BMW & VW data to be available in real time.Good-to-Have
FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have
KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have
Siemens2005 – Frimo - Door Panel Edgefold / Punch Presses (6 in total). Complete rebuild of existing BMW E53 door panel edgefold / punch presses. This required a redesign of the electrical controls, replacement of the outdated PLC to the Siemens S7 PLC system as well as design and build of the interface for the BMW E70 / E71 door panel edgefold tools. An HMI panel was installed to assist in machine operation and tool diagnostics. These presses were further modified to accommodate BMW F15 / F16 door panel edgefold tooling, with the emphasis on utilising the Profibus network system for communicating between the press and the tool. 2009 End Of Line ultrasonic welding and Inspection Station for VW411 IP Design and develop the above station with SMG (outside contractor), to ultrasonically weld the air ducts and inspect IP assy prior to shipment. This involved the programming and controlling the power, depth and time of each welding process, as well as a vision test for speed clip insertion. The station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC and HMI panel. The system was integrated into the plants production ware (Matrix), for traceability purposes. 2012 - Injection Line Conveyor Synchronisation System. Design & build of a control system that would monitor part positioning on 6 conveyors feeding injected parts to the main conveyor. This control was to prevent parts falling on each other, with the possibility of damaging them, as they were transferred to the main conveyor for sorting and packing. The system was further developed to do a parts count from each injection machine. The system was controlled by a Siemens S7 PLC & HMI system. 2015 – Branson Vibration Welder Rebuild / upgrade of Branson vibration welding machine to support BMW F15 IP manufacture. This Required the rewiring of machine panel and safety device upgrades, as well as the installation of Siemens S7 PLC and HMI from the existing redundant S5 PLC system. Programming machine to run all four OP1 & OP2 welding tools for F15 IP manufacture. Poke Yoke System development using vision system technology, as follows: BMW F15 IP airbag net placement and integrity on completion of injection process. Failure of test will destroy part. VW411 IR camera system (FLIR) to detect voids between skin and substrate after foaming process. Each IP tested will have image stored for traceability purposes. System to confirm correct speakers options on BMW E70/E71 IP assembly line. BMW E70/E71 IP USB connectivity on Glovebox. BMW E70/E71 glovebox assy. Confirmation of assembly of springs and release mechanism. VW411 IP speed clips installation. Ford C520 IP inline inspection (Louisville plant).Utilised 8 Sensopart vision sensors. The system was integrated into the Insequence production software for the printing of the shipping label. BMW F15 instrument panel and door panel end of line inspection stations, utilising Keyence vision systems to sample integrated light bar quality during the IP & DP assembly process, as well as options build. Measurements of the lightbar included overall brightness, color, height, length, homogeneity, hot spots and dark areas. This was developed in conjunction with BMW's development team in Spartanburg and Munich.Good-to-Have
Direct hire salary rate TBD based on experience and education.
Company is employee owned, so if hired direct after the contract period, and once requirements are met, you would start earning shares of the company, paid out for retirement.
401K – 2% Matching
Quarterly bonus - tied to company performance
Flexible scheduling – a normal work week is 45 hours, but there is flexibility
Health Benefits – BCBS, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance
Company reimbursement – Safety shoes, RX safety glasses, Tools, etc
PTO, Wellness incentives, Education Assistance, Parental Leave
Beyond the typical benefits, we're an engineering-driven company where you'll have the opportunity to work on unique projects, solve challenges that haven't been solved before, and help create innovative solutions from the ground up. The work is engaging, fast-paced, and rewarding, with opportunities for growth not only through promotion, but also by exploring different roles and departments to broaden your skills and experience.
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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. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. 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.
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Q1.Describe your level of experience programming AB PLC's/HMI's.
Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible
Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply
US Work Authorization RequiredRequired
Q1.Are you currently located in and/or able to work in Canada? Do not answer yes if you are not actually in Canada or able to travel to Canada.Yes
Allen Bradley / Rockwell2002 – Henneke - BMW E53 small parts foaming stations. Complete mechanical, electrical and software design to improve the operation for the loading and unloading of 4 x small part stations for small part foaming on a robot foaming line. This required a new design concept from original design due to unreliability problems. 2003 - Mecanizados - BMW E53 and Saturn LS Vac forming Line Design and build a system that would monitor and control the preheat temperature of vinyl sheeting prior to vac forming (laminating) door panels. The new system used a matrix of temperature sensors on the upper and lower heater banks with the temperature control from Siemens HS724 controllers. The system was controlled from an AB SLC504 PLC and the data was captured to a PC based system running RSView32. Microsoft Excel was used as a way to display the vinyl temperature distribution in reatime mode. 2003 – Frimo - BMW Z4 Foaming Station. Modification to the Z4 foaming station to accommodate BMW E53 foaming tools. This would allow a backup for the E53 foaming process should there be a failure on the E53 foaming line. This required electrical redesign, as well as the writing of extensive software routines, including AB SLC505 PLC and HMI programming. 2004 - 400T Ona Vertical Press (X2) – BMW X5 / X6 door panel lower carrier manufacture. Redesign of safety circuits, including safety gates, safety posts and estop circuits. Redesign of electrical controls, machine interface and PLC software program to improve press cycle and machine reliability. 2008 – BMW E70 /E71 New Glovebox Design. Design and build test station for testing operational integrity of the new glovebox design. The tests included opening time, closing force and interior lamp operation. The installation was built into an X5 body in white, with a permanently mount IP. The glovebox on test was installed in the IP to reproduce the correct environment for testing. The control and operation of the Glovebox was through an AB SLC 504 PLC and data captured was transferred to a PC system and stored. The PC would display in realtime data from each cycle and display it in an Excel spreadsheet as a graph. Tolerances were set to monitor repeatability performance as well deviations. Total cycle count was also monitored. To confirm operation over extended operating cycles. Due to the success of the Glovebox testing the system was upgraded to include opening forces for the sunshade option as well as centre console lid operation. 2010 – Henneke - BMW E70 /E71 & VW411 IP Foaming Line Process. Redesign of the existing BMW E70 / E71 IP foaming line process to integrate it with VW411 foaming line process. This involved the design of the VW411 foaming line process as a stand alone system and then integrating the E70 / E71 IP foaming process into it. This integration involved 2 robots, 2 wet systems and 6 foaming stations. Each foaming station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC, as was the VW411 wet system. The BMW E70 / E71 wet system was run from an AB SLC 505 system. Of the 2 robots, one had a single mixhead that was used for the BMW foaming process and the second robot had dual mixhead capability which allowed for the BMW or VW foaming process. It was also necessary to allow, where possible, the ability to run either BMW E70 tooling or VW411 tooling at specific stations. All systems were run on a common Profibus network. A SCADA system was developed to capture all necessary process data from each station for traceability purposes. All process data was displayed on a PC based HMI system running RSView32, allowing BMW & VW data to be available in real time.Good-to-Have
FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have
KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have
Travel related expenses may be possible for highly qualified candidates living outside of the stardard 50 mile radius. TBD based on experience and location.
Per diem for food, and incidentals. (no reciepts required).
Hotel at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Mileage for personal vehicle use only. Initial to and from work location, not for daily driving to and from plant/hotel.
Rental car (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Airfare (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per receipts.
Fuel reimbursement for rental car use only per receipts (not for personal vehicle use)
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. If you do not have or do not wish to obtain the necessary insurance at this time, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. 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.
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Controls Engineer - Roseville, MI
📍 Kansas City, MO
Allen Bradley / RockwellFanucKeyence
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Per Diem$68.00
Travel Day Per Diem$51.00
Hotel$110.00
Rental Car$60.00
Mileage$0.70
Airfare$750.00
Travel Time$65.00/hr
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Q1.Describe your level of experience programming AB PLC's/HMI's.
Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible
Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply
US Work Authorization RequiredRequired
Q1.Are you currently authorized to work in the US? Yes
Allen Bradley / Rockwell2002 – Henneke - BMW E53 small parts foaming stations. Complete mechanical, electrical and software design to improve the operation for the loading and unloading of 4 x small part stations for small part foaming on a robot foaming line. This required a new design concept from original design due to unreliability problems. 2003 - Mecanizados - BMW E53 and Saturn LS Vac forming Line Design and build a system that would monitor and control the preheat temperature of vinyl sheeting prior to vac forming (laminating) door panels. The new system used a matrix of temperature sensors on the upper and lower heater banks with the temperature control from Siemens HS724 controllers. The system was controlled from an AB SLC504 PLC and the data was captured to a PC based system running RSView32. Microsoft Excel was used as a way to display the vinyl temperature distribution in reatime mode. 2003 – Frimo - BMW Z4 Foaming Station. Modification to the Z4 foaming station to accommodate BMW E53 foaming tools. This would allow a backup for the E53 foaming process should there be a failure on the E53 foaming line. This required electrical redesign, as well as the writing of extensive software routines, including AB SLC505 PLC and HMI programming. 2004 - 400T Ona Vertical Press (X2) – BMW X5 / X6 door panel lower carrier manufacture. Redesign of safety circuits, including safety gates, safety posts and estop circuits. Redesign of electrical controls, machine interface and PLC software program to improve press cycle and machine reliability. 2008 – BMW E70 /E71 New Glovebox Design. Design and build test station for testing operational integrity of the new glovebox design. The tests included opening time, closing force and interior lamp operation. The installation was built into an X5 body in white, with a permanently mount IP. The glovebox on test was installed in the IP to reproduce the correct environment for testing. The control and operation of the Glovebox was through an AB SLC 504 PLC and data captured was transferred to a PC system and stored. The PC would display in realtime data from each cycle and display it in an Excel spreadsheet as a graph. Tolerances were set to monitor repeatability performance as well deviations. Total cycle count was also monitored. To confirm operation over extended operating cycles. Due to the success of the Glovebox testing the system was upgraded to include opening forces for the sunshade option as well as centre console lid operation. 2010 – Henneke - BMW E70 /E71 & VW411 IP Foaming Line Process. Redesign of the existing BMW E70 / E71 IP foaming line process to integrate it with VW411 foaming line process. This involved the design of the VW411 foaming line process as a stand alone system and then integrating the E70 / E71 IP foaming process into it. This integration involved 2 robots, 2 wet systems and 6 foaming stations. Each foaming station was controlled from a Siemens S7 300 series PLC, as was the VW411 wet system. The BMW E70 / E71 wet system was run from an AB SLC 505 system. Of the 2 robots, one had a single mixhead that was used for the BMW foaming process and the second robot had dual mixhead capability which allowed for the BMW or VW foaming process. It was also necessary to allow, where possible, the ability to run either BMW E70 tooling or VW411 tooling at specific stations. All systems were run on a common Profibus network. A SCADA system was developed to capture all necessary process data from each station for traceability purposes. All process data was displayed on a PC based HMI system running RSView32, allowing BMW & VW data to be available in real time.Good-to-Have
FanucI have experience supporting industrial automation and robotics-related projects involving automated production systems, control integration, PLC communication, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments. My background combines PLC programming, automation engineering, instrumentation, and industrial process control, which allowed me to work alongside robotic and automated systems used in production operations. I have worked extensively with automation systems integrating: PLC-controlled production equipment Motor control and VSD systems Sensors and industrial instrumentation Automated sequences and interlocks HMI/SCADA monitoring systems Industrial communication networks In manufacturing environments, I supported troubleshooting, commissioning, optimization, and automation improvements for systems operating with robotic and automated machinery. My role included: PLC logic development and modifications Signal validation and I/O testing Fault diagnostics and downtime reduction Equipment startup and commissioning Production automation support Electrical and control system troubleshooting Coordination with operations and maintenance teams I also have strong experience integrating automated equipment with: Siemens PLC systems Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems HMI and SCADA platforms Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication networks One of my key strengths is quickly understanding automated production processes and supporting reliable machine operation through structured troubleshooting and control system optimization. I have successfully supported commissioning and operational improvements in industrial manufacturing environments where automation reliability and uptime were critical. In addition to technical implementation, I have managed automation project activities including: Functional analysis Technical documentation FAT/SAT execution Site supervision Contractor coordination Client communication and reporting My strong field experience, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and understanding of industrial automation systems enable me to work effectively with robotic production environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams. I am comfortable supporting projects remotely or on-site and can adapt quickly to customer standards, production requirements, and new automation technologies including robotic systems such as FANUC-integrated environments.Good-to-Have
KeyenceI have hands-on experience integrating, configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting Keyence vision systems used in automotive manufacturing. My experience includes IV2 and IV4 smart cameras, CV-X vision controllers, and Keyence LJ-Laser profilers. My vision troubleshooting experience includes adjusting lighting, exposure, focus, inspection thresholds, and part positioning to reduce false rejects and inconsistent inspections. I also troubleshoot camera communication faults, missed triggers, timing issues, incorrect program selection, unstable results, and problems caused by changing part presentation or production conditions. A recent retrofit project involved replacing Keyence IV2 cameras with IV4 cameras on multiple automated assembly machines. The goal was to maintain the existing PLC interface where practical, minimize changes to proven machine logic, configure the replacement cameras, verify trigger and result handshakes, and test the systems under production conditions. I have also supported Keyence CV-X and 2D/3D inspection applications involving presence, orientation, quality, and dimensional verification. My primary strength is connecting the vision system to the overall machine controls and making the inspection reliable, understandable, and maintainable for production and maintenance personnel.Good-to-Have
Travel related expenses may be possible for highly qualified candidates living outside of the stardard 50 mile radius. TBD based on experience and location.
Per diem for food, and incidentals. (no reciepts required).
Hotel at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Mileage for personal vehicle use only. Initial to and from work location, not for daily driving to and from plant/hotel.
Rental car (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per reciepts.
Airfare (if needed) at most reasonable rate, reimbursed per receipts.
Fuel reimbursement for rental car use only per receipts (not for personal vehicle use)
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. If you do not have or do not wish to obtain the necessary insurance at this time, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. 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.
Rockwell Automation Academy of Advanced Manufacturing
The Logix, Drives, and Motion Certificate Programs are intended for maintenance and programming professionals who want to develop their knowledge and skills using the latest technology.
Rockwell Automation offers self-paced e-learning, virtual instructor-led training, and hands-on laboratory experience in automation technology courses covering control, visualization, drives, motion, and more.
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How to hire a PLC programmer - name the controller brand (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), know the going rate, check real commissioning history, and post directly for a faster hire.
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At Michigan Engineering, we educate, innovate, and lead by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing knowledge, and preparing engineers to solve society's greatest challenges.
Our vision is: Educating visionary leaders and advancing bold discoveries to shape a better world. With 13 top-ranked departments and $369M in research expenditures.
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Lincoln Tech: Training Tomorrow's Skilled Workforce
Lincoln Tech offers career-oriented programs in five principal areas: automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, business and information technology, and hospitality services.
More than 426,000 job openings projected nationwide for Welders between 2022 & 2032. Our 88,000 square foot campuses offer automotive, welding, electrical and HVAC training to meet this demand.
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Developing custom vision systems for automatic object identification and tracking
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Siemens Xcelerator Academy offers certification exams for those who have completed training or have experience with their products. Manufacturing courses help prepare students to obtain Siemens PLC and Solid Edge certifications.
Comprehensive online PLC training tailored for engineers, technicians, and automation enthusiasts, providing in-depth training on Siemens PLC programming using the TIA Portal software for S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300, and S7-400 platforms.
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