Company:
Zobility
Location: Livonia
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position Description:
Engineering Specialist - Controls Afternoon Shift supporting Transmission Assembly and Machining
Skills Required:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.
Review and coordinate project installations.
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
Experience Required:
3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming
Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software).
Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.
Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.
Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.
Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot
Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
Knowledge of Vision Systems
Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, integrated safety etc).
Able to read Controls (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) prints.
Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
Experience Preferred:
Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience. Comfortable with working off shift or 4-crew.
Education Required:
High School Diploma
Education Preferred:
Associates Degree (Electrical, Controls) Bachelors of Science (Electrical, Controls)
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
Engineering Specialist - Controls Afternoon Shift supporting Transmission Assembly and Machining
Skills Required:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.
Review and coordinate project installations.
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
Experience Required:
3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming
Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software).
Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.
Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.
Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.
Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot
Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
Knowledge of Vision Systems
Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, integrated safety etc).
Able to read Controls (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) prints.
Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
Experience Preferred:
Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience. Comfortable with working off shift or 4-crew.
Education Required:
High School Diploma
Education Preferred:
Associates Degree (Electrical, Controls) Bachelors of Science (Electrical, Controls)
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
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