Systems Engineer Controls

Job Summary:

Our client in Brook Park, OH is looking for a Systems Engineer Controls. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.
• Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers.
• Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Basics:

• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience.
• High School Degree or GED required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering.
• Electrical background (electrician or technician).
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots.
• Solid understanding of laser burning.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD.
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements.
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry.
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience.
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.
• Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods.
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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