Controls Engineer - Contract

country: US all locations: [Grand Rapids, MI] commitment: department: DISHER location: Grand Rapids, MI team: Manufacturing Technology Solutions 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