Design Engineer

Position Overview

Wood Applied Intelligence – CEC Controls (a Wood company) is currently recruiting for a Controls Engineer at the Warren, Michigan location. The candidate will work in a professional, team-based engineering environment responsible for the design and integration of conveyor control systems for customer applications. Duties include, but are not limited to, PLC and HMI programming, network design, system commissioning and support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. The primary focus is on conveyor controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize client PLC/HMI/Diagnostic Libraries (AOIs, FBs, UDT, Faceplates, etc.) and modify as required
• Utilize client Quality Check Tools to validate that standards are properly executed
• Ensure timely delivery of contract outputs through standards deployment
• Participate in design reviews and support customer meetings
• Write and edit PLC programs including I/O mapping, network diagnostics, conveyor control, routing and tracking, HMI and FIS fault messages, and more
• Field debug of PLC programs, adjust VFD parameters, HMI prove out, and wiring
• Execute work within budget, on schedule, and with exceptional quality
• Forecast time and resources for completion of remaining work
• Supervise and verify that all work aligns with customer specifications and expectations
• Apply specialized knowledge of automation, controls engineering, and robotics when applicable
• Travel to customer sites as necessary to deliver optimal solutions
• Self-check PLC programs to verify all I/O usage and the accuracy of the conveyor sequence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree in a controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent)
• Five years of applicable experience in an industrial environment covering design, debug, startup, and standby of conveyor controls
• Proven knowledge of multiple customer platforms
• Comprehensive experience with the full project lifecycle
• Experience with various conveyor types including Skid, Skillet, Pallet, Friction Drive, EMS ++
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Availability to work various shifts and overtime during start-up and debug phases
• Logical thinker and problem solver
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a "can do" mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Employment Type: OTHER