Controls Engineer (Glendale, KY)
Our client in Glendale, KY, is currently hiring several Controls Engineers to lead the transformation of the electric vehicle EV battery business through several new partnerships.
Come join this team to help lead the battery revolution, billions will be invested, building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will combine legacy automobile manufacturing expertise with 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise, to become the world’s best and largest battery manufacturer.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
RELO Assistance is a YES, and SPONSORSHIP is a NO. 10% bonus. Must be willing to travel to KY and/or GA to learn more about the plants.
Onsite or Virtual interviews with the hiring managers immediately.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.
Electrical Background (electrician or technician).
Related experience/ Familiarity with Variable Frequency Devices (VFDs), encoders, Servo, network/Ethernet controls.
Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern.
Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or high school (GED) diploma with equivalent experience and skills.
Experience: 2+ years of related experience: 1) Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/VFD/SERVO/MOTION experience would be an asset but not mandatory (Training will be provided), PLC/MBI, robotics programming experience.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO.
Ability to read blueprints.
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