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Controls Engineer

$45 - $55 per hour

Manpower Group Inc.

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing company , is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Controls Engineer , you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting the Production, Maintenance, and Automation Teams . The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Pay Range: $45-$55/hour (Depending on Experience)

What's the Job?

  • Provide production line support for controls logic, PLC, and NC programming using Siemens-based hardware platforms.

  • Design, implement, and maintain control systems for industrial equipment and automated processes.

  • Troubleshoot, test, and debug PLC, CNC, and HMI systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.

  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to integrate automation solutions.

  • Support continuous improvement projects focused on production throughput, equipment reliability, and KPI achievement.

What's Needed?

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or manufacturing environments.

  • Strong experience with PLC programming, preferably Siemens platforms.

  • Knowledge of HMI systems, industrial communication networks, and electrical schematics.

  • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing automation technologies.

  • Exposure to complex PLC, CNC, robotics, and industrial control systems.

  • Collaborative environment with engineering and production professionals.

  • Career growth through challenging automation and continuous improvement projects.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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