Controls Engineer 3 at Denso in Battle Creek, MI

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to take ownership of our Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for the design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems for our manufacturing equipment. Your primary focus will be on maintaining and improving existing PLC programs, troubleshooting control system issues, and implementing new control strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability. You will collaborate closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement of our automated systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Technical degree and 4 years of controls experience or 8 years of controls experience.
• Experience programming PLC’s, Safety PLC’s and HMI's (Prefer AB, Omron brands)
• Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Highly motivated and technically competent, innovative problem-solver that incorporates the plan, do, check, action methods.
• Excellent self-management and project management skills (ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to collect, analyze and effectively use data to drive decision making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate, prioritize, and multitask.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (TAC group companies, DMTN, DNJP, etc.)
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall lead for controls engineering for HVAC Final Assembly
• Daily production support for across HVAC Final Assembly.
• Develop kaizen activities driven by Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Equipment/machine procurement for HVAC assembly.
• Project management (schedule development and budget tracking).
• Support company and departmental G&O’s (safety, quality, efficiency, cost reduction, environmental and delivery).
• Equipment specification, justification, installation, testing, buyoff, process validation & capability.
• Lead planning and equipment/machine install events, support equipment training, line-off, and document buy-off condition incorporating ergo, safety and spare parts.
• Provide regular updates to management on key projects.
• Understand machine operation and make suggestions to improve machine operation ratios, net operator time and product flow.
• Communication between support departments for open items. (Design, Quality, Production Control, Production, Business Planning, Purchasing, etc.).

Preferences:

• Experience related to manufacturing and assembly processes, prefer HVAC assembly experience, but not required.
• A proactive person who will seek out and implement additional tasks that will add value to DMMI.
• Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision and other machine sensing systems
• Industrial robotics programming (Denso, ABB, or Fanuc brands)
• Integrating and programming servo drives (AB or Yaskawa)
• C++, Visual Basic, SQL database or other programming languages
• Experience with Ethernet networking such as IP configuration, Managed Switches, NAT, Network configuration and Troubleshooting.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

• 401K with 4% Company Match

• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

• Bonus Program

• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs

• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance

• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs

• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Ongoing Training

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)

• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)

• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $93,000-$116,000