Controls Engineer - Contract

DISHER is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a 3 month contract opportunity with a customer that is in Grand Rapids, MI.

What it's like to work here

Make a positive difference! It’s why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave this world better than we found it.

What you will get to do:

Design of electrical control systems with little supervision
Provide PLC & HMI programming for machine control systems
Technical support for manufacturing
Support for in-house build and light field support of installed automotive test systems
Provide complete control systems for machines with minimal assistance
Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
Assist with machine start-ups and assist with coordination of installation services as needed
Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

What will make you successful:

BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry

5+ years experience preferred

Variable frequency drive experience

PLC experience: AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)

Basic understanding of industrial networking

Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics

Ability to use AutoCAD or EPLAN

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%)

Ability to create electrical print sets as necessary

Ability to create and maintain bills of material for projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy