Location: Redford,MI, USA
Title: PLC Controls Engineer
Description:
STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple PLC Controls Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain's Detroit Business named STG to Michigan's Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company's List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in MI for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.
Position Description:
Provide a strong skillset and background in controls code and manufacturing controls application development and solutions for Focused Projects and Defined Priorities including IIOT and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. Lead projects supporting manufacturing (VO & PMTE) leveraging advanced technologies, supporting MTDC initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required, primarily in the controls software development space. Lead projects to implement new automation systems for production lines, including PLC programming, HMI development, and data integration. 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 less experienced peers and document technical knowledge for training and solution documentation. 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:
Fully working/expert knowledge of using SCL Siemens Coding Language, years of experience applied to development (not solely maintenance or line support using these tools) Working/expert knowledge of Siemens TIA, WinCC Unified, Siemens Edge Management Strong project management and organizational skills
Skills Preferred:
Highly motivated self-starter with drive to develop code from scratch, guided by a template architecture. 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 Looking for ability to stand on own in Agile Based Scrum Development Environment
Experience Required:
5-8+ years CONTROLS SW (not solely IT full stack code) development experience. Direct experience with manufacturing controls software at the plant floor end of the system (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills Working/expert knowledge of version control, working with Git, Agile Scrum. Experience with implementing IIoT solutions using technologies like MQTT, JSON messaging, OPC UA.
Experience Preferred:
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 Ford IT Systems Desire to learn and switch between programming languages. Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.)
Education Required:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering
Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Ms. Kavitha Shanmugham at kavitha.shanmugham(@)stgit.com and/or contact her at 248-###-####. In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name –PLC(MI).