Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description Controls Engineer
Job ID : 24-00029
Location : Sparta, MI
Pay Rate : $130K/year
Additional Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company paid holidays and more!
Type of hire : Direct.
Travel: 30-35% globally

Position Overview:

As a member of the Engineering team, the Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and installing equipment for the plants globally. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyor, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration. We are always looking to incorporate new technologies into our seating plants.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Following health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO)
• Building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members
• Communicating across cross-functional groups
• Being responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
• Designing and developing all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using company standards and build upon with innovative ideas.
• Writing, implementing, and debugging PLC software.
• Providing support to existing automated equipment globally
• Developing predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime (CBM, Industry 4.0)
• Developing contingency and disaster recovery plans

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Three years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude.
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safety.
• Self-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations, if required.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 30-35%

GTA Questions :

1. Confirm your degree completed, as sought above and if you are and Expert or strong in any of the following, such as; Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio?
2. What salary or salary range are you seeking?
3. Are you currently working? If not, please provide your last date of employment.
4. Why are you looking to leave (or why did you leave) your most recent employer?
5. What is the best time to reach you?

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings (after 5pm)

1. Do you prefer call, text, or e-mail communications?
2. Do you require a work visa sponsorship? If you currently have sponsorship, other than a TN visa, please state the type of sponsorship and when it will expire.

Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.]]>