Controls Engineer

Optimal Inc.
Livonia, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 5/3/2024 CLOSED ON 7/2/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Optimal Inc.?

Position Description:
IIOT Software Development Controls Engineer:
Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development.
Complete IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industrial Controls Application Solution Development for Focused Projects and Defined Priorities.
Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting MTDC (Manufacturing Technology Development Center) initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications.
Teach/Coach/Mentor and document technical knowledge.
Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance.
Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems.
Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.


Skills Required:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline 2 years code development experience in controls-based solutions Strong project management and organizational skills Direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, Vehicle, Powertrain, EV Battery Operations) Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills Siemens TIA Portal Software code development experience and working knowledge of SCL or STL language


Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles - data collection, AI, machine learning, IIoT, Networking and Controls architectures including reading/editing Engineering Documents Knowledge and experience with IT Systems Desire to learn and switch between programming languages 2 years code development experience using Object-Oriented programming language (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.) Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.)


Experience Required:
Development Mindset being able to code and develop from scratch.


Experience Preferred:
This is not at LTP - but closest location to MTDC - Education Required:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Controls


Education Preferred:
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:


Additional Information :
Highly motivated self-starter Ability to think "outside the box" to generate feasible and beneficial solutions to tackle complex problems Ability to generate new ideas to improve upon existing (legacy/traditional) processes within Manufacturing Proficient with Microsoft Office products Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader

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