Senior Controls Engineer - Midnight Shift

Inside the Role

The Controls Engineer will be the lead controls engineering contact addressing open issues on new and existing equipment, developing and implementing continuous improvement projects designed to achieve key equipment KPI indicators on current assembly lines, and addressing daily performance issues on an as needed basis.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 - $139,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

**Role is for 3rd Shift**

What You Drive at DTNA

• Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.

• Implement and support device level networks.

• Implement and support servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software

• Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.

• Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.

• Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.

• Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.

• Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.

• Sound knowledge of Daimler internal processes preferred.

• Analytical thinking, assertiveness and communication skills, capacity for teamwork.

• Strong commitment and flexibility.

• Read and understand electrical schematics.

• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow CE’s.

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant
• 5-7 years experience in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, safety, etc.)
• Experience with Robots: Fanuc & Kuka
• Siemens PLC's: S7-300 and S7-1500
• Siemens Software: Step 7, TIA Portal, Starter
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)
• Knowledge of networks & database operation
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC's, drives, servos and software

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Electrical Degree or experience focus
• Union Shop Experience

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to