Controls Engineer - Wright Technical Services

Wright Technical Service is actively recruiting for a top automation client in the Greater Detroit area. This is a fabulous opportunity for a new to career Electrical Engineer to take the next step in their electrical controls career and gain valuable experience in the space.

Position Summary:

• Control panel concept and design based online up information from the Project Engineer. The Controls Engineer will take standards and formats given to him/her by the Project Engineer and incorporate them into a part of the project.
• Guarantee the workability, completeness, and accuracy of all designs. Controls Engineers shall be able to properly design all aspects of a control panel. Complete designs include all aspects of a control panel from schematics to layouts and Bill of Materials.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer regarding schedule, design concepts and other status information on areas of concern.
• Ensure that designs are consistent with other designs on the project.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews of deliverables.
• Ensure that all designs meet either company or customer standards.
• Fully document and maintain engineering records for incorporation into engineer’s job book.
• Write software on assigned areas. Controls Engineers shall understand ladder logic, MMI and C++ programming.
• Perform start up and stand by on assigned areas. Controls Engineers shall be able to operate and debug machinery.
• Provide engineering liaison to manufacturing and field service departments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View
  • Rockwell Logix 5000

  • Microsoft Office Suite

• Industry as a Controls Engineer is a plus