Siemens Controls Engineer

at  Stefanini Inc

CALL: 248 213 3604/ EMAIL: BEATRIZ.PASCUA@STEFANINI.COM

We are looking for at least 1 Controls Engineer who is strong with Siemens to add to our Wixom, MI office. They need to be based in the local area to work with local customers but would travel in the future as well. Some of the projects start in a few weeks, but we would hire someone soon to get them up to speed.

S/he will work in a variety of environments and locations. The role requires strong technical knowledge, sound experience and people-skills, to effectively solve issues as they arise.

• Creating and commissioning industrial controls systems, PLC software design, and HMI screens, for different industries and environments.
• Responsible for PLC/HMI code development, code installation, debug on job site, and commissioning of the complete system.
• Conducting the peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure that systems are designed and programmed to customer and/or DyAG build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of systems.

In order for the person to be considered to be hired long term, they need to be willing to travel. Siemens PLC/HMI, Step 7, TIA Portal, etc. It would be ideal if they’ve worked at a GM plant that uses Siemens PLCs (typically seen in Powertrain plants).

• 2+ years of Controls Engineering/PLC/HMI programming experience
• 2+ years of Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal, WinCC) PLC programming experience.
• Other PLC platforms are helpful as well such as Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Client, etc.
• Experience with hardware design using AutoCAD, Promise-E or ePlan is a plus.
• The ability to program/write code/ladder logic from scratch
• Prior experience with automotive manufacturing integration and commissioning.
• Prior experience programming within customer-defined standards and templates
• Proficient with a variety of field bus networks including but not limited to DeviceNet, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, ProfiNet, etc. a plus.
• AS or BS in Engineering. Ideally, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineer or similar. Equivalent years of experience can be substituted for a degree.

LISTED SALARY RANGES MAY VARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND LOCAL MARKET. ALSO, SOME POSITIONS MAY INCLUDE BONUSES OR OTHER INCENTIVES

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• Creating and commissioning industrial controls systems, PLC software design, and HMI screens, for different industries and environments.
• Responsible for PLC/HMI code development, code installation, debug on job site, and commissioning of the complete system.
• Conducting the peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure that systems are designed and programmed to customer and/or DyAG build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and startup of systems