Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

A Troy, MI company serving manufacturing clients across the US and Canada, many tied to automotive manufacturing, is hiring a Controls Engineer. Most of the work is done at customer sites, with up to 50% travel.

What you will do:

• Design, program, and maintain control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA
• Develop and optimize control logic for machinery and industrial processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve control, automation, and electrical issues to keep customer downtime low
• Lead or support the planning, design, and rollout of new and upgraded control system projects
• Integrate new controls with existing equipment, then test and validate performance
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver projects on time
• Document schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC programs, and report on system performance
• Train operations and maintenance teams, and find automation and efficiency improvements

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 3-5 years in control system design, automation, and troubleshooting
• PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar), plus SCADA and HMI development
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP
• Knowledge of safety standards such as NFPA and IEC
• Willing to travel up to 50% and work overtime

Nice to have:

• Robotics, motion control, or advanced automation experience
• Industrial networking and cybersecurity practices
• Master's degree or advanced certifications