Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description

My name is Nick Davis and I am with InstantServe LLC. We're currently recruiting for a role that we think would be a great fit for someone with your skills and experience. Would you be open to learning more about this? I have included a brief job description below to help you better understand the qualifications we are looking for:

Our company places a high value on employee referrals, and we are willing to offer a generous referral bonus to anyone who successfully recommends a candidate that we end up hiring. If you know of anyone who you believe would be a great fit for this role, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide a recommendation.

Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer

Salary: $$,000/yr -$$,000/yr on W2 +Benefits

Permanent Role || ONSITE ROLE

Location: St Joseph, MI

Job description:

A Senior Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop world-class automation systems. These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

A Senior Controls Engineer will take responsibility for the hardware and software design on projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering. It shall typically include, but not be limited to the following:
• Prepare control systems designs and utilizing AutoCAD, prepare drawings which include power distribution, PLC, panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Write and document software.
• Help manage budgets and schedules. Work with the Project Manager to develop cost to complete and release dates.
• Work with the assembly department during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.
• Help develop skills through the collaboration with the rest of the Controls Department. This includes facilitating formal and informal training on products and software
• Help develop preliminary projects schedules
• After power-up, debug the software to ensure the system is "production worthy".
• Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project.

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in engineering is desirable, or equivalent combination of

education and experience,
• 7+ years' experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.
• At least 3 years of design experience utilizing AutoCAD software required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 45

hours of work expected per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be

required as job duties demand. Travel may be 10% or more per year.