Controls Engineer

Lake Orion, Michigan Electrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering 27 days ago

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Develops, commissions, and troubleshoots Rockwell-based control systems for large-scale industrial automation and automotive manufacturing applications.

Job Requirements

  • 7–10 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, or automotive environments
  • Experience developing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
  • Proficiency with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix
  • Proficiency with Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  • Experience developing FactoryTalk View SE and ME applications
  • Experience with HMI development
  • Experience integrating motion-control systems, servo drives, and variable-frequency drives
  • Experience developing and commissioning Rockwell Safety PLC applications
  • Knowledge of safety interlocks, safety devices, and machine-safety validation
  • Experience leading large-scale controls and automation projects
  • Experience managing concurrent engineering, commissioning, and production-support activities

Preferred Skills

  • Automotive manufacturing experience
  • Familiarity with GM GCCS standards
  • Familiarity with Ford GVOSS standards
  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and STEP 7
  • Experience with Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs
  • Experience with WinCC
  • Knowledge of Profinet networks
  • Experience with Siemens Safety Integrated systems
  • Experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting Siemens PLC platforms

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment
  • Program and configure ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix systems
  • Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View SE and ME
  • Integrate servo drives, variable-frequency drives, and motion-control systems
  • Develop and validate machine-safety logic, interlocks, and safety-device interfaces
  • Commission automated equipment from initial startup through production acceptance
  • Troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI applications, networks, drives, motion systems, and field devices
  • Lead controls engineering activities for large-scale automation projects
  • Support equipment installation, startup, debugging, launch, and production stabilization
  • Review controls architecture, electrical designs, software standards, and system requirements
  • Optimize machine performance, cycle time, reliability, and control-system operation
  • Document PLC programs, HMI configurations, safety validation results, and system changes
  • Apply automotive controls standards when required
  • Support Siemens-based automation systems when applicable


Pay Details: $51.00 to $69.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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