Controls Engineer.

We are hiring! Our client in Ligonier is looking for an experienced Controls Engineer for their plant in Ligonier, IN. This is a direct-hire opportunity!
Responsibilities:
-Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipment
-Program and design new and existing PLC controls ...

-Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.
-Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.
-Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.
-Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.
-Program and design new and existing PLC controls.
-Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current.
-Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection/prevention systems.
-Help train plant techs and engineers on controls-related skills.
-Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.
-Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
-Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent Analytical Skills
-Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and Panel Builder software
-Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints
-Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors
-Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications
-Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming software
-Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-BSEE or BSME Degree required
-3 ? 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
-1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plus
-Regular and predictable attendance required
-High level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operations
-Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking
-Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware
-Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software
-Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet
-Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systems
-Working knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305 and 1338 drives
-Valid driver?s license required for business travel
-Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
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