Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC

Position: Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC

Location: San Antonio, TX

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $52.00-$52.00/hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description:

• Client Stamping Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Controls Engineer for TX Stamping Production Engineering Team, based out of San Antonio, Texas.
• Reporting to the TX PE Manager, the person in this role will support the Press and Laser Weld process and projects.
• Working to support planning, design, installation, and start-up of new and modified equipment for our NAMC Stamping Shops from a Controls perspective, as well as providing programming and troubleshooting support on laser weld lines and Stamping equipment.

Responsibilitie

• Work with the laser weld OEM and commissioning team to ensure that laser weld lines are designed and installed per client’s specifications.
• Support Siemens PLC and Servo programming efforts.
• Learn and understand laser weld and Stamping equipment setup and programming methods then provide training to others on modification procedures.
• Document standard operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with Project Management and Maintenance technicians.
• Support shop floor trouble shooting and Kaizen implementing.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Siemens PLC programming experience using Step 7
• Siemens Simotion Servo Drive programming experience with Scout Software
• Siemens HMI programming experience
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
• Works well within a team environment
• Ability to complete tasks on multiple projects concurrently.
• Open and clear communication, both verbal and written, with management team.

Bonus if you have:

• Client Production System Knowledge
• Laser Weld or Automation Equipment Knowledge
• Ladder Logic knowledge

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.