Controls Design Engineer

Position: Controls Design Engineer - 3426122
Job Title:

Controls Design Engineer

Type of Position:

DIRECT HIRE

Candidate Requirements:

This role is open to candidates who are US Citizens, Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), and TN Visa holders. Candidates who are on F1 (OPT, CPT), H1B, or any other visa will not be considered. This role is NOT open to corp2corp (C2C) or corp2hire (C2H) - no exceptions.

Job Location:

Lansing, MI (on site role)

Compensation:

We are seeking candidates in the $95K/yr to $115K/yr pay range.

Benefits:

• Available (health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, etc)
• Generous PTO package

Job Description / Duties:

HRU Technical Resources has partnered with a local Lansing, MI area company that builds high precision micro finishing (superfinishing) machines utilized in the automotive, medical, defense, and motor sport industries. We are seeking a Controls Design Engineer to help develop machine tool controls into the next generation. The job responsibilities include design, programing, and analysis activities for machine control systems from concept through production.

Who We Are:

• Our company was founded in the Lansing area in 1937. Built on an 80+ year tradition of integrity and ingenuity, we have machines globally with customers that include General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and many other OEM's. Our workforce is, and always been, our strong foundation that spans across three generations of resourceful local people.
• Our patented, industry leading Microfinishing & GBQ solutions allow for a consistent surface finish and tight tolerance requirements on a wide range of components. Our in-house R&D Department keeps us moving forward with innovation and our dedicated Parts Department and Service Technicians keep our machines running in the field far into the future.
• Innovation and flexibility to the continually changing marketplace has helped us maintain our position as the reference process for OEM manufacturers and be the World Leader in our process technology.

Why Join Our Team:

• Located in Lansing, MI - with a global presence.
• Be part of a culture where you are supported and encouraged to grow.
• Take ownership and become an engineering leader.
• Become a part of our legacy.
• Maintain a work-life balance, in a small privately owned company.
• You will evolve at the heart of an experienced team that will fully welcome you to the our family.

Responsibilities / Job Duties:

• Lead design of machine controls to meet our and our customer's design specifications with the least cost and minimum engineering time, using existing designs and programs where possible.
• Design component layouts to meet all applicable specifications. Designs to conserve space, be safe, reliable, and simple with the lowest cost and minimum of engineering time.
• Program machine controllers to meet all specifications to operate efficiently with all safety features incorporated.
• Evaluate inside/outside design capabilities, supply accurate information and support documentation to keep designs on time and to customer specifications.
• Coordinate and lead review of control designs with Mechanical Project Engineer and Coordinators assigned to job prior to build.
• Provide all required documentation to customer as scheduled for approval.
• Maintain adequate and organized records of purchase orders, drawing approvals, etc., per assign job.
• Obtain competitive quotations (electrical control enclosures, push button stations, etc.) as required. Issue requisitions, taking in account long lead time items to keep project on schedule.
• Work efficiently with shop personnel in the build, startup, debug, and support the run-off of machine.
• Support Service Technicians and Training personnel during machine startup in customer plant.
• Provide support to the Sales & Parts Department as required.
• Attend meetings regarding job content, scheduling, and job progress as requested by the Customer, Sales Department, Manufacturing or Management.
• Remain current with the latest technology in the industry and advise Engineering Manager of any new trends that could be incorporated into our machine designs.

Requirements / Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Controls Engineering or similar field is…