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2nd Shift Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Portage, MI 49002

Posted: 10/16/2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job Number: 26656 Pay Rate: $ 65.00 - $ 70.00

Job Description

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Controls Engineer for a 12-month + Contract.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed, and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  


 
Will support 4 x 10hr shift structure along with overtime on Friday's. 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

 

  • Provide technical support and coverage for the equipment within the Plant specifically related to electrical, control and PLC subsystems.
  • Provide technical production support including troubleshooting of complex manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Execute small/medium manufacturing projects including machine automation and PLC control projects including equipment capacity, part transfers, cost reduction projects.
  • Support equipment purchases following established standards in regard to electrical, control and control system sub-components and equipment.
  • Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications.
  • Mentor other process specialists, engineers and technicians to expand knowledge base of electrical, controls and machine design.
  • Partner with maintenance, engineering and tool room to address line-down issues regarding equipment and process issues and non-conformances.
  • Program numerous pieces of numerical code and/or PLC controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing and manufacturing equipment.
  • Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, production part approval process.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - preferred.
  • 6+ years related work experience including manufacturing controls, software, programming or electrical engineering required.
  • Previous mechanical, electrical and P&ID documentation experience required.
  • Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance required.
  • Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge required.
  • Rockwell Automation software knowledge - highly preferred.

 

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN
  • Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Python
  • Qt Designer
  • FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)
  • Industrial Equipment hardwire design (safety circuits, power circuits, etc)
  • Cleco mProRemote Professional
  • Cognex In-Sight Explorer & Datamax
  • Keyence SZ-V Configurator
  • Automation Direct C-more Programming Software
  • Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration)

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