Automation Engineer General

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Automation Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Redford, MI is looking for an Automation Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Factory Technology Solutions - IIoT Software Development Engineer Position Duties Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development. Complete IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industrial Controls Application Solution Development for Focused Projects and Defined Priorities. Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting MTDC (Manufacturing Technology Development Center) initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required. Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications. Teach/Coach/Mentor and document technical knowledge. Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance. Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems. Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.

Basics:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.

• 2 years of experience required.

• 2+ years code development experience in controls-based solutions.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, Vehicle, Powertrain, EV Battery Operations).

• Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills Siemens TIA Portal.

• Software code development experience and working knowledge of SCL or STL language.

• Highly motivated self-starter.

• Ability to think "outside the box" to generate feasible and beneficial solutions to tackle complex problems.

• Ability to generate new ideas to improve upon existing (legacy/traditional) processes within.

• Manufacturing Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix.

• Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles - data collection, AI, machine learning, IIoT, Networking and Controls architectures including reading/editing Engineering Documents.

• Knowledge and experience with IT Systems Desire to learn and switch between programming languages.

• 2+ years code development experience using Object-Oriented programming language (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.).

• Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.