GABLETEK

Builds robotic systems and factory automation

Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTroy, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of programmable logic controller and human-machine interface programming experience using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems.
At least 2 years of robotics programming experience.
Experience reading and creating electrical prints and schematics.
Experience with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
Well-developed time management and autonomous technical problem-solving abilities.
Experience programming motion controls, servos, variable frequency drives, pneumatic controls, and relay logic.
Project management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and procure assembly equipment for future programs, and help maintain and re-engineer current assembly equipment.
Create hardware designs.
Program assembly equipment.
Apply safety rules and react immediately when a dangerous situation is detected.
Ensure all machine safety devices are operational before restarting equipment after engineering intervention.
Ensure quality standards are upheld.
Collaborate with process and quality engineers and maintenance personnel to develop new processes and process improvements.
Design robotics and controls hardware and logic from the ground up, including electrical schematics, bills of material, assembly, debugging, and validation.
Test, update, and industrialize existing equipment.
Recover equipment from breakdowns, contribute to root-cause analysis, and suggest permanent corrective actions.
Escalate deviations identified through machine observation during curative maintenance.
Participate in Line Quick Response Quality Control and Autonomous Production Unit Quick Response Quality Control.
Participate in machine run-off of new manufacturing equipment at the supplier.
Continuously improve supervisory control and data acquisition and manufacturing execution system software.
Create monthly and annual preventive-maintenance documentation for automated equipment and control systems.
Assist in developing work instructions, process failure mode and effects analysis, and process documentation.
Investigate and propose Advanced Process Control, Model Predictive Control, and Distributed Control Systems for future manufacturing delivery improvements.
Manage projects within the assigned environment and monitor budgets.
Escalate roadblocks that prevent on-time deliverables.
Read and create mechanical and electrical schematics.
Use control systems to assist the maintenance team with motion controls, servos, variable frequency drives, pneumatic controls, and relay logic.
Help create and install vision systems used in production.
Program assembly equipment and support manufacturing needs.
Assist with and repair engineering-related electrical breakdowns on assembly equipment.
Support production, maintenance, and process teams in troubleshooting equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Advanced Process Control, Model Predictive Control, and Distributed Control Systems.
Experience programming vision systems, including Keyence and/or Cognex systems.

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CONTROLS ENGINEER

Job Description:

Responsible for the designing, engineering, and procuring mechanical and electrical equipment and systems for the assembly area.
Programs the assembly equipment, and supports manufacturing needs.
Assist and repair engineering related electrical breakdowns on the assembly equipment.
Support Production, Maintenance, and Process Teams in troubleshooting of equipment

Responsibilities:

Design, engineer, and procure assembly equipment for future programs. Help maintain and re-engineer current assembly equipment
Hardware design
Program assembly equipment
Apply safety rules with immediate reaction in case of detected dangerous situation
Ensure that all safety devices of machines are operational before their restart after engineering intervention
Ensure quality standards are upheld
Working collaboratively with Process/Quality Engineers and maintenance to develop new processes or process improvements
Ground up robotics and controls hardware and logic design, electrical schematics, BOM, assembly, debug, and validation
Test, update, and industrialize existing equipment
Recover equipment from breakdowns, contribute to analysis of root cause, and suggest permanent corrective actions
Escalate deviations after machine observation in curative maintenance
Participate to Line QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control), participate in APU QRQC
Participate in machine run-off of new manufacturing equipment at supplier
Constant improvement to SCADA and MES systems
Propose and Create Monthly/Annual preventative maintenance documentation for automated equipment and control systems
Assist in development of Work Instructions, PFMEA, and all Process Documentation
Investigate and propose Advanced Process Control (APC), Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for future manufacturing delivery improvement
Project management within individual environment
Attention to budget
Escalate roadblocks preventing on-time deliverables
Ability to read and create mechanical and electrical schematics
Use control systems to assist maintenance team with motion controls, Servos, VFDs, pneumatic controls, and relay logic
Help create and install vision systems used in production
Travel is about 25%

Required Skills for This Position:

2+ years of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens)
2+ years of Robotics programming
Experience reading and creating electrical prints and schematics
Experience with manufacturing equipment is required
Ability to communicate with customers both internal and external
Time management and technical problem solving autonomy must be well developed APC, MPC, and DCS experience highly preferred
Experience programming motion controls, Servos, VFDs, pneumatic controls, and relay logic
Experience programming vision systems (Keyence and/or Cognex) preferred
Project management/leadership

About GableTek:
GABLETEK strives to develop partnerships with our customers, while providing the highest standard of commitment, quality, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
GABLETEK understands productivity and efficiency play key roles in an efficient production environment. It is a prerequisite for company’s today to think outside the box and be ahead of the pack when it comes to increasing productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down. In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, GABLETEK offers clear and proven solutions made possible with sound design methods, innovation and industry leading approaches.

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About the Company

GABLETEK

Builds robotic systems and factory automation

GABLETEK builds and integrates industrial automation systems for manufacturers seeking to automate production processes. Its services include robot programming, PLC controls implementation and complete systems that combine robots, safety equipment, control panels and software. The engineering team supports applications such as assembly, welding, material handling, inspection, packaging and machine tending, working from initial consultation through installation, commissioning and production support. It also trains customer teams to operate the hardware, software and controls included in their systems. GABLETEK is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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