Controls Project Engineer

Luxwall•Detroit, MI

About The Position

LuxWall is focused on the product development, scaling, and commercializing of innovative Transparent Insulation products and solutions for the built environment. LuxWall’s vacuum insulated technology, Enthermal™, delivers a step change in energy performance, eliminating convective heat transfer and drastically reducing conductive and radiant heat gain and loss within buildings. The result is up to 45% in energy savings, while improving comfort and noise reduction. LuxWall has the potential to redefine building performance globally and forever change the way buildings are designed and constructed. We are excited to offer you an opportunity to work at LuxWall, Litchfield, MI for roughly 6 months. This assignment will allow you to gain valuable experience and broaden your knowledge and skillset of our proprietary production processes. Following this period, you will transition to LuxWall’s Factory 2 plant in Detroit, MI ., where you can apply the insights and expertise gained during your time at Litchfield. We believe this will be a rewarding experience that will strengthen your career development within our organization. Job Overview The Controls Project Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and control systems to optimize production processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless integration between production equipment and enterprise systems, driving operational efficiency, and improving overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in MES software such as SAP
Programming proficiency in languages (examples)
Knowledge of industrial automation protocols (examples)
Expertise in Rockwell PLC programming required.
Understanding of PLC programming and communication
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow
Experience with data acquisition and analysis from production equipment
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rockwell Integrated Architecture Builder is preferred.
Experience with Rockwell Studio5000 PLC and Ignition HMI platforms is preferred.
CIP Motion experience is preferred.
Expertise in other PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, Beckhoff, etc.) a plus.
Expertise in robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Yaskawa) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for industrial automation systems.
Ability to read, understand and modify electrical and network drawings.
Ability to select appropriate components to maximize system performance and control cost.
Understanding of organized programming techniques including use of UDT’s and appropriate application of AOI’s.
Design and program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Design control systems to regulate the behavior of dynamic systems. This involves analyzing system requirements, developing mathematical models, and designing control algorithms to achieve desired performance objectives.
Implement Control Algorithms: Once the control systems are designed, implement the control algorithms in software or hardware components, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or microcontrollers.
Integrate control systems with MES and other enterprise systems to enable real-time data acquisition and analysis.
Implement and verify tracking systems to monitor progress of units through the production lines.
Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure functionality and performance.
Fine-tune controller parameters to optimize system response and ensure stability and robustness.
Monitoring System Performance: Continuously monitor the behavior of controlled processes, using feedback from sensors and other data sources. Assess system performance and adjust maintain optimal operation.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: When control systems encounter issues or malfunctions, diagnose the problems and implement corrective actions to restore normal operation.
Integration with Other Systems: Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate control systems into larger systems and processes. They ensure seamless communication and coordination between different components of the overall system.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of control system designs, configurations, and changes for reference and future troubleshooting.
Upgrades and Enhancements: As technology evolves, upgrade control systems and incorporate new features or enhancements to improve system performance.
Lead or participate in engineering projects related to MES and control systems.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and project updates to stakeholders.
Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
Implement best practices and industry standards for MES and control systems.
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in manufacturing automation and MES solutions.
Control engineers prioritize safety considerations in their designs and implementations, ensuring that control systems meet regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Help build preventative and predictive maintenance requirements and plans for automation related equipment in manufacturing.
Ensure programmed systems achieve critical targets including output per hour, process yield, unscheduled downtime, MTTR, MTBF, number of required operators and other critical parameters per manufacturing planning and targets.
Ensure that all automation equipment is installed and operated in a safe manner and has appropriate engineering controls, where applicable, to ensure safe operation.