Schedule Planner II - Material Planning and ControlFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.Job DescriptionDescription: ****Hello Suppliers, please see the below note and withdraw anyone from Beeline that does not fit this requirement. No immigration related sponsorship will be provided for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you require employer sponsorship. This includes direct company sponsorship or entry of an employer as the immigration employer of record or any work authorization requiring written immigration support from an employer. All candidates need to be legally eligible to work in the United States.****SummaryThe main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.Job Responsibilities•Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams. •Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams. •Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams. •Design electrical control panels. •Design programmable logic controller software. •Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software. •Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems. •Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment. •Provide technical support for training of plant personnel. •Travel to plant sites as required.Skills: •Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software. •Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software. •Proficient with AutoCad. •Familiarity with basic electrical standards. •Familiarity with basic safety standards. •Capable of supervision.Education/Experience•Bachelor's Degree in a technical field. •5-7 years of experience required.Additional Position Details***Hello Suppliers, please see the below note and withdraw anyone from Beeline that does not fit this requirement. No immigration related sponsorship will be provided for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you require employer sponsorship. This includes direct company sponsorship or entry of an employer as the immigration employer of record or any work authorization requiring written immigration support from an employer. All candidates need to be legally eligible to work in the United States.**** This Controls Engineer position supports a machine-intensive, high-volume production environment within a small, specialized engineering team responsible for the rollout and support of next-generation manufacturing technologies. The team will serve as the plant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and fleet management systems being introduced to improve material flow and production efficiency.
The role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with automation, troubleshooting equipment on the production floor, and learning emerging technologies. Employees will receive training on the new AMR platforms and fleet management software and will play a critical role in deploying, optimizing, and supporting these systems throughout the facility.• Respond to carry-over issues from previous shifts and support troubleshooting efforts for automated manufacturing equipment. • Assist maintenance and operations teams with equipment breakdowns, automation faults, and production interruptions. • Utilize PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens) primarily for troubleshooting and fault diagnosis. • Review and interpret controls logic to identify root causes of equipment and automation issues. • Troubleshoot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including routing, navigation, communication, and material delivery interruptions. • Support AMR fleet management software and related systems to ensure reliable transportation of materials throughout the facility. • Work closely with production, maintenance, and materials teams to maintain uptime and achieve production targets. • Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities. • Partner with materials, logistics, production, and maintenance teams to identify additional opportunities for automation and robotic integration. • Assist with AMR and Cobot commissioning activities, startup support, validation testing, and production launch efforts. • Contribute to capital projects involving advanced automation, automated material handling systems, robotics, and smart factory initiatives. • Create and maintain automation documentation, process flows, operating procedures, and project records.Why This Role Is Unique • Join a small, highly visible engineering team supporting one of the plant's newest automation initiatives. • Receive specialized training on cutting-edge AMR and fleet management technologies. • Become a plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) for autonomous material movement and robotics. • Play a direct role in modernizing manufacturing operations and shaping how materials are moved throughout the facility. • Work with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a Fortune 100 manufacturing environment. Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly and Machining Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox Fanuc Robot/Cobot AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck Procurement and implementation of new equipment. High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance. Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor.Location (Davenport, IA) Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at RewardsMedical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by clientSelect AwardsAn INC 5000 company for 10 yearsCorp! Michigan Economic Bright SpotsCrain's Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in DetroitTechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & SolutionsBest of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & PartnershipsMetro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan