Altair · 22 hours ago
Plant Engineer Controls
Sterling Heights, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing. They are seeking a Plant Engineer Controls to develop and implement improvements to control systems, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist in training personnel.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS
Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
Review and coordinate project installations
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED
Programmable Logic Controllers
Good Manufacturing Practices
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Error proofing
High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
Fully onsite position
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Siemens
Lean Manufacturing
Robotics
Electrical
Automation
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
Fanuc controls troubleshooting
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$37.29MKey Investors
UK Research and InnovationGeneral Atlantic
2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
Leadership Team
Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
Bill Bryce
Vice President Of Product Management
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