Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team, focusing on projects within the GM business. The role primarily involves working with robotic cells used for material handling, such as battery handling and vehicle emblem placement. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and debugging controls systems at various GM and Ford locations, including Lansing, Fort Wayne, and Livonia. This position involves travel for installations and production support.

Responsibilities

• Handle material handling equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and debug robotic material handling cells.
• Set up safety systems, load programs, and ensure operational readiness without creating logic from scratch.
• Utilize control systems effectively for project requirements.

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with dual check safety systems.
• 5+ years of experience in install support and working with material handling systems.
• Familiarity with GM standards.

• 5 years of programming and troubleshooting experience in controls.
• Debug experience with GM (the person) or Siemens (Ford) systems.
• HMI software development experience.
• Experience with GCCS and relevant certifications.
• Ability to support startup, commissioning, and resolve issues.
• Previous experience working onsite and interacting with customers at plant locations.

Join a dynamic team of 30 professionals within the Robot & PLC Group, split evenly between PLC/Controls (Design & Software) and Robot specialists. Enjoy opportunities to learn and grow in a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in the GM industry. This position requires 25% travel, primarily to GM and Ford sites for installations that may last 1-2 weeks or longer, depending on project size and complexity.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 fully onsite position in Flint,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

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