Fives DyAG is looking to add a CNC Controls Engineer to our team based in Farmington Hills, MI.  This person will specialize in CNC control systems and will complete projects for our customer base.

Responsibilities

·         Write complex CNC and PLC programs for machine tools

·         Design and layout of new electrical and CNC control systems for retrofit and remanufacture of machine tools and specialized machines

·         Assist with the construction of complex detailed bills of materials

·         Instruct and support electrical technicians, electrical engineers, sales engineers, and customers as required

·         Document preliminary and finalized CNC and PLC programs

·         Work closely with electrical technicians to ensure a safe and reliable control system for all machines

·         Research and develop new and improved control systems and products

·         Assist in all aspects of the business that are electrical and control related

·         Design and layout of high voltage schematics and I/O

·         Write and repair high-level ladder circuits, structured text programs, and parametric programs

·         Assist with final troubleshooting of all electrical and control systems

·         Assist Purchasing with ordering of CNC control packages

·         Daily dealings with management, engineers, inspectors, and electrical technicians

·         Other duties as assigned

·         Able to travel to customer sites for project related work

Qualifications

·         Bachelors, Associates Degree, or technical training in Electrical Engineering or related curriculum

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CNC related software

·         Strong background in Siemens and/or Fanuc Control Systems (or others) with working knowledge of old and new CNC systems.  We like well-rounded backgrounds but Siemens Sinumerik 840D experience is highly preferred. 

·         Automotive experience

·         Ability to power up and troubleshoot a wide variety of machine tool control problems

·         Advanced level of machine tool control programming ability and knowledge

·         Working knowledge of machine tool applications

·         Strong working knowledge of analog and digital servo systems

·         Ability to work closely with electrical technicians and others to develop safe and reliable control systems

·         Excellent troubleshooting skills

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills