Please contact Kevin Hayward at:  kevinhayward@technisource.com

Our West Michigan company has multiple needs at our Corporate Office in Grand Rapids, MI for Electrical Controls Engineers. These positions can be either Contract or Permanent/Direct Hire. The successful candidates will have experience working in the material handling industry. Candidates must have the below qualifications:

·  Candidate must be willing to relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan, unless performing work as a Contract Engineer.

·  Willingness to work weekends, overtime and to travel is a must. 40% ~ 50% travel is to be expected.

·  Candidate should possess a willingness to work from high heights and work using lifts.

·  Candidates should have current, hands-on experience with Programmable Controllers. Five or more years of experience is preferred.

·  Expertise in the latest AB Logix or Schneider Electric (Modicon) is preferred. However, other PLC platforms will be considered as well.

·  Experience in HMI/SCADA programming is beneficial (Iconics, Wonderware, RSView, WinCC).

·  Candidates must demonstrate a working understanding of design, layout and use of current networks such as devicenet, profibus, ASi, Ethernet.

·  Candidates must have current experience with the rigors of on-site startup/commissioning.

·  Candidates should have the capability to develop and/or follow a project plan knowing the importance of setting and meeting milestone dates.

·  Design work is required. The ability to work proficiently within the ACADE environment will be beneficial when being considered as a candidate.

·  All PLC controls industrial experience will be considered. However working with material handling carton or tote conveying systems is a plus.

·  Experience in writing descriptions of operations and development of controls based physical layouts is expected.

Job Responsibilities:

Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up. Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.



Key Responsibilities:

Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly-defined issues. Refers semi-complex, unusual problems to others. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly-defined problems.



Education:

Typically BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. Certification may be required in some areas.

Knowledge and Experience:

Demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge and principles of field of specialization and applies through successful completion of assignments. Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization. Typically 5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable

Direction of Others:

May provide general guidance or train lower level support staff.

Key Working Relationships:

Primarily intra-organizational contacts and some external contacts. Our commitment to research and development combined with manufacturing plants in the US, Europe, China and Australia ensures the company has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost effective solutions globally. Our successful track record has led to the development and implementation of more than 5000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.