DQS is looking for an experience controls engineer to support manufacturing production for a busy automotive facility in South Chicago. As a controls engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of control systems into our products, optimizing efficiency and performance.
Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer:
- Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
- Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
- Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.
- Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
- Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.
- Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.
- Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
- Facilitate/maintain process controls equipment.
- Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)
- Identify key process controls/systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain
- Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards
- Advise Maintenance Technicians
- Document all activities as required.
- Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications for the controls engineer:
- Must have proven experience in: PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.
- 2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- PLC understanding and programming
- Good mechanical / electrical skills
- Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)
- Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilities
- Must have blue-print reading experience
- Conveyor systems
- Bar code readers
- Field commissioning experience
- Control Net and Device Net I/O systems
- RS View
- Industrial Controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc)
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Auto-Cad Experience
- Ability to maintain confidential information
Shift Schedule: Split Shift - Friday/Saturday (6am-6pm), Sunday/Monday 6pm-6am)
If you are interested in the controls engineer postion, apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Industrial controls: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person