2nd Shift Controls Engineer - Livonia, MI

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Livonia.

Requirements of the Controls Engineer

• Associates degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year related experience
• Relevant experience with Robotic troubleshooting and programming
• Hands on work experiences with PLC programing automation experience is required
• Ability to use tools and perform tasks such as soldering, welding, and metal cutting
• Thorough understanding of electrical wiring and computer software engineering
• Experience working with safety circuits for automated systems
• Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create accurate drawings and schematics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent mathematic ability
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word,

Benefits of the Controls Engineer

• Competitive salary
• Advancement potential
• Full time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer

• Maintain a safe working environment. Understand and follow all procedures (lockout / tag out, hot work, confined space, etc.) in addition to all other corporate and site-specific safety initiatives.
• Be proactive in the area of safety, including anticipating unsafe behaviors, conditions and unusual circumstances.
• Make program modifications in PLC’s logic and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.
• Maintains automated equipment.
• Ensures that automated machinery operates safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications to improve safety or performance.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting services for all controls systems.
• Recommends, develops, and implements enhancements and improvements to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations.
• Maintains documentation of development process, modifications, maintenance requirements, and other data.
• Maintains knowledge of existing and developing technology and trends in controls.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve overall company metrics.