Job: Senior Controls Engineer – Ferndale

Overview

Our client, a well-established machine tool designer and manufacturer, is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join their Ferndale location. In this role, the Senior Controls Engineer will create/edit programs for the PLC/HMI during the commissioning, installation, interface, and runoff of our client’s industrial automation and machine tools. They will also be responsible for the writing and optimizing of CNC programs for machine shop efficiency.

Why you want to work here

• Manufacturing Hi-Tech machinery for the automotive industry since 1942
• Engineering, machining, and hydraulics done in-house to better meet customers’ needs
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global automotive group

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize CNC programs to create complex parts
• Create and compile necessary documents to aid set up and operation of machines
• Assist CNC operators as needed to work through issues
• Work with Engineering team to gain detailed understanding of in-house procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
• 7+ years of experience with RSLogix 500, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC
• 5+ years related experience writing CNC programs in a machining environment
• Willingness to work on shop floor and occasionally get “hands dirty”

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays (with tenure)
• Full suite of benefits offered (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Apply

This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity. If you believe this position to be a good fit with your skills, please submit your resume.