Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer for a 12-month contract role with a client in Toledo, OH.

Location: Toledo, Ohio (Onsite)Duration: 12-Months contract + Possible ExtensionPay Range: $55-$60 per hour on W2.

The rate may be negotiable based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.We need people with automotive experience in a Body Shop. Please make sure they are Controls Engineers, NOT Robot Engineers.Shifts: Must be able to support 1st and 2nd shift on rotation.1st Shift - 6am-6pm2nd Shift - 6pm-6amRotation: Every 2-4 weeksHours per week: 72 hoursSummaryThe Sr. Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering is the production line expert for controls.The team troubleshoots any technical issues during production, sometimes working with engineers on any changes, upgrades, or configurations that are needed for future production changes. The area where you will work is Bodyshop. This role is located at the Toledo, OH facility and reports directly to the Manager, Automation Controls Engineering.Responsibilities

• Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at the factory in Normal, IL, for FAT, SAT, and safety.
• Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother.
• Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, providing production support, and improving quality.
• Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES.
• Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive, and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment.
• Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control and reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.Qualifications
• 5 -7 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
• BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
• Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
• Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
• Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, Ignition, HMI, or similar.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Nachi, etc. is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
• Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
• Ability to rotate shiftsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance