Controls Engineer
Full-time
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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
Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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