Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist

Kforce's client in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring Controls & Automation Engineers who can take projects from concept through design, build, startup, and deployment while supporting multiple assembly plants. The site operates as part of our client's Automation Division and develops automation equipment that is ultimately deployed in manufacturing plants.

In this role you will:

• Own projects from technical specification through startup support
• Design and develop electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using company standards while building upon them with innovative ideas
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
• Support installation, launch, and production of all cells
• Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation
• Develop robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention
• Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
• Travel throughout North America, up to 50%
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Expert in RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk HMI, Baluff I/O-Link, and programming
• FANUC programming or basic understanding of robotics
• Understanding of applicable safety standards, including general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, and conveyor safety
• Supporting member of risk assessments on all automated equipment
• AutoCAD experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Ability to coordinate and manage control systems
• Communication with external manufacturing systems/MES
• Atlas Copco ToolsTalk programming and interface with torque tools
• Experience with controls and programming servo-driven equipment
• Willingness to travel throughout North America, up to 50%
• Basic experience with vision systems to guide robot offsets
• Develop and complete automation risk assessments
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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