A Controls Engineer for a medical devices and equipment manufacturing company is needed in the Portage, MI area. This role is for an experienced electrical and controls engineer who will provide technical support, troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment, and execute automation projects within a medical plant, with a strong focus on PLC programming, industrial automation, and documentation.
location: Portage, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $64.28 - 75.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Provide technical support and coverage for electrical, control, and PLC subsystems on equipment within a medical manufacturing plant.
- Troubleshoot complex manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Execute small to medium manufacturing projects, including machine automation, PLC control, equipment capacity, part transfers, and cost reduction projects.
- Support equipment purchases, ensuring they meet established electrical and control system standards.
- Work directly with vendors on tooling and process improvements.
- Mentor other process specialists, engineers, and technicians.
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, and the tool room to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Program various pieces of numerical code and/or PLC-controlled fabrication, assembly, and finishing equipment.
- Assist in validation activities, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, and process validations.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred).
Experience: 6+ years of related experience in manufacturing controls, software, programming, or electrical engineering.
Skills:
- Previous mechanical, electrical, and P&ID documentation experience.
- Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
- Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge.
- strong preference for Rockwell Automation software knowledge.
Software & Programming:
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN
- Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Python
- Qt Designer
- Cleco mProRemote Professional
- Automation Direct C-more Programming Software
- FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)
- Cognex In-Sight Explorer & Datamax
- Keyence SZ-V Configurator
- Industrial equipment hardwire design (safety and power circuits).
- Computer networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration).
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
