Senior Controls Engineer Summary

Senior Controls Engineer Job Opening in Flint, Michigan. A machine tools company located is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in the Flint, Michigan area. The company produces manufacturing systems and CNC machine tools for automotive and other manufacturing applications. A good job candidate would have at least ten years of job experience in electronic controls design for machine tools. The Senior Controls Engineer will help design the controls for machining systems at the Flint, Michigan location.

Senior Controls Engineer Overview:

As the company sees an uptick it business, it has found that it needs a Senior Controls Engineer to help meet production demands. An ideal job candidate would have a demonstrated job history and adeptness with CNC and PLC machine systems. Previous machine tool experience and systems design is a hard requirement, and in-depth work with CNC machines is a strong plus for this Flint, Michigan job.

Flint Senior Controls Engineer Job Opening

• The Senior Controls Engineer will review all customer orders and the specifications of those orders.
• Design controls and alter control packages as customer specifications require.
• The Senior Controls Engineer will follow the company’s standard machine design but make customized changes for each individual customer order.
• Provide quotes to customers on different customization options.
• The Senior Controls Engineer will modify the controls package as necessary throughout the build process.
• Start-up and de-bugging of CNC machines.
• The Senior Controls Engineer will rebuild and update machines for customers while working out of Flint, Michigan.
• Lead and execute projects with a team of engineers and technicians.
• The Senior Controls Engineer will troubleshoot controls designs for clients on site.
• Meet with clients to understand their specific needs and applications. 
• Fulfill other jobs as assigned at the Flint, Michigan.

Senior Controls Engineer (Flint Area) Job Requirements:

• At least five years of controls design job experience in machine tools, more experience preferred for this job.
• Job experience designing controls for machine tools for automotive applications is preferred for this job.
• A thorough understanding of PLC/Ladder Logic controls as well as a familiarity with NFPA/NEC codes.
• CNC G & M code and controls experience is strongly preferred for this Flint, Michigan job.
• Familiarity with Siemens and/or Fanuc machines is preferred for this Flint, Michigan job.
• Knowledge of metal-removal machine tools and job experience building them.
• Mastery of design for electrical control systems, power electronics, and electromechanical hardware.
• A firm grasp of advanced computer skills including drafting software in addition to Microsoft office and other programs.
• Several years job experience with AutoCAD drafting, specifically for controls design.
• Proven ability to start and complete projects with little supervision.
• A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to manage a number of tasks and prioritize certain tasks ahead of others.
• The ability to travel to clients outside of greater Flint, Michigan to make quotes and sometimes service machines.

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