Controls Engineer

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Job Description

We are looking to get a contractor to help us on a new project in Saginaw, MI. The machine is currently being assembled at our facility. We need someone who can do inital software design from scratch with Siemens PLC/HMI. Fanuc robot experience would be a bonus. Siemens experience will be the most critical. Your own Laptop and Siemens TIA license is required.

Some inital remote work can be utilized but will need to be in Saginaw for a good poriton of the time.

Target 45-50 hours a week.
Start as soon as possible
Finishing up late December.

Local to the plant applicants preferred. No Travel related expenses.

Project Details
Gearbox assembly cell
Basic Machine Sequence
Pre loaded drawers holding a weeks worth of inserts are introduced to into the cell. Robot one will pick the specific insert needed for the model part selected and move it to a thread lock applicator station. The second robot will grab a housing from a preloaded hosuing rack and drop at the fixture. Then the insert will be run down into the gearbox or EDM housing. After completion the second robot will move the part to the press startion. Once completed, the second robot will place the completed part on the housing racks.

Controls Specifications
Siemens TIA Portal V19
2 Fanuc Robots
Keyence robot mounted 3D camera
Promess Press Cylinder
Keyence GT2 contact sensors
Atlas Copco rundown
Thread Lock applicator

answered when you apply

Q1.What is your level of experience with programming Siemen's PLC's?
Q2.What is your level of experience with Keyence vision systems?
Q3.Do you have prior experience with Atlas Copco or other rundown systems and if so please explain.
Q4.Do you have previous experience with Promess Press cylinders or similar systems and if so please explain.
Q5.Do you have previous experience with liquid applicator systems and if so please explain.

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

Yes = Able to Apply, No = Not Able to Apply

US work authorizationRequired

Eligibility Questions answered when you apply

  1. 1Are you currently located in and authorized to work in the US?Yes
  2. 2Do you have 3 years experience with programming Siemens PLCs / HMI's from scratch?Yes
  3. 3Do you have experience with Keyence vision systems?Yes
  4. 4Are you willing and able to take this project for the rate shown with no travel expenses?Yes
  5. 5Are you available to start immediately and for the entire duration of the project?Yes
TIA PortalRequired
R-30iA, R-30iBGood-to-have
Press CylinderGood-to-have
Power FocusGood-to-have
2D and 3D vision systemsGood-to-have
Siemens TIA Portal
Lockout Tagout KitLaptop

Local to the plant applicants preferred. No Travel related expenses.

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.

Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission.

Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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