controls engineer

Duration: 1 year contract + extensions

Location: Toledo, Ohio (6 openings left)

Overtime: 1st 3 months will work 6-7 days a week, (we can be flexible if you are not open to this)

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering, CNC controls, or complex machinery troubleshooting experience
• 3 openings Siemens TIA Portal: 1 CNC person, 2 TIA Portal focused
• 3 openings Rockwell: Studio 5000 Rockwell, understands programing/troubleshooting etc.
• GM experience, must have Global Common Architecture: GCA training or experience or GFACS
• Knows how to write code, and how problem to fix
• Someone who takes ownership of the project, is dependable, and genuinely enjoys hands-on controls/machinery work

Plusses for both:

• CNC Experience: Sinumerik One, Siemens 840D, Solution Line, Fanuc CNC or other CNC backgrounds.
• Machining: Don't immediately rule someone out based on their exact machining process. Dig into what machines and processes they supported.
• Servo/Motion: Candidates with strong servo, drive, and motion-control experience can be considered even if their CNC experience isn't perfect.
• Machine Builders: Strong candidates may come from equipment/machine builders such as Grob, MAG, KUKA, Comau, FFG, or Heller.
• Adjacent Manufacturing: Powertrain, engine, transmission, metal cutting, machining, and complex automated assembly equipment can all be relevant.
• Programming: Ability to program controls and/or troubleshoot complicated machine logic beyond basic workstation or PLC support. Someone who can program controls from scratch and troubleshoot complicated machinery may qualify even if they don't check every CNC box.

Day to Day

What we are looking for is a senior controls person who understands complex machinery and can troubleshoot independently. Insight Global is seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support GM's manufacturing operations in Romulus. These individuals will serve as high-level technical resources responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex production machinery. The focus is on finding people who understand how machines work, can identify what is correct or incorrect, and can independently solve controls, CNC, servo, and machine-related issues. This person will also help guide less-experienced resources and provide hands-on technical support to the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex CNC, controls, servo, and machinery issues.
• Inspect machines and identify incomplete, incorrect, or malfunctioning machine conditions.
• Support Siemens CNC platforms including Sinumerik One, Solution Line, and 840D.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, drives, motion systems, and machine controls.
• Diagnose machine and controls issues independently and determine root cause.
• Review and troubleshoot PLC and machine logic.
• Program or modify controls and machine logic when necessary.
• Support complex machining and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level controls and maintenance resources.
• Take ownership of machine issues through troubleshooting and resolution.