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Jatca Inc

Direct Hire Controls Engineer position - Work from Home

Jatca Inc, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377

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Job Description We are currently hiring software and hardware design engineers. This is a full time, permanent position with benefits. This position allows you to work from home or come into the office full or part time. Approximately 40% annual travel is required. This position promises a challenging environment with exposure to many diverse industries and manufacturing communities. Our customer offers competitive wages, opportunity for advancement, a full benefit package and a very open family oriented work environment.

Skills Overview Desired main skills include: PLC/HMI programming, control panel design abilities, overall knowledge of manufacturing engineering and project management. Good communication skills and attention to details.

Additional desirable skills: SCADA programming, sales and estimating experience relative to industrial control systems, vision system engineering, and robot programming.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the design and implementation of automated control systems.

Control panel design (hardware design)

Specification and sizing of all required components Selection and sizing of enclosures (Inc. heat load calculations) Mark ups to existing drawing sets for CAD detailing Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and any applicable electrical design standards

Software design/development

Design, development, and testing of PLC based logic Design, development, and testing of HMI based logic Design, development, and testing of SCADA and network software

Startup and Commissioning

On site testing and validation of new and retrofitted control systems Debug of electrical wiring issues Supervision of the installing electrical contractor System check out of all I/O, alarms/faults, and modes of operation

Development of technical documentation (i.e. O&M manuals, network diagrams, etc.) Operator training Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority & adheres to objectives for ergonomics, health/safety & housekeeping Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets

Qualifications

Required:

Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting

across major platforms . (i.e. Rockwell/AB and Siemens products) High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Self-motivated individual with a high level of resourcefulness. Experience using, understanding, and documenting schematics and design notes. Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours.

Preferred:

Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting

across various additional platforms . (i.e. GE, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.). Experience with programming and setting up vision systems. Experience with manipulation, set-up, and programming of robotic systems. Experience with various bus topologies. (i.e. Profibus, Interbus-S, As-I, etc.). Experience setting up and configuring VFD’s. Experience in fluid power design (hydraulics and pneumatics) SCADA system software development experience Custom software development (i.e. MS SQL, VB, etc.)

Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical) with a minimum of (2) years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

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