Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer II
Job Description

The Controls Engineer II will lead portions of design and commissioning activities, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and contribute to project success through hands-on technical expertise and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and commissioning activities for automation projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
• Contribute to project success through technical expertise and leadership.
• Support a small team of approximately 5 engineers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports.

• PLC programming
• Hardware and panel design
• HMI programming
• VFD, Servo, and Drive Controllers expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Customer-facing professionalism in both normal and high-stress situations

• Exposure to Legacy PLC5 (hardware, logic, HMI)
• Background in automotive controls
• Flexibility for changing schedules or work times

This position operates in a hybrid environment with approximately 50% of the time in the office, 30% at local customer sites, and 20% working from home. Expect overtime, with the team currently working around 55 hours per week, increasing to 60-70 hours per week when in the field. All travel is local to the Detroit area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, MI.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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