Automation & Controls Engineer

Piston Automotive; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

A cutting-edge automotive manufacturer based in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to oversee control systems vital for production processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC and Vision Systems programming, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing machine performance, providing controls guidance, and driving process improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K matching and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with PLC programming for Manual and Automated Assembly Cells.
• Proficient in HMI programming and Vision Systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and calculate machine performance utilizing the PLC.
• Develop and track capital investment budgets for projects.
• Provide support for Controls related issues to minimize production downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision Systems programming (Cognex, DVT, Keyence)

HMI programming

Lean manufacturing concepts

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Programming

Tools

RSLogix 5000

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A cutting-edge automotive manufacturer based in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to oversee control systems vital for production processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC and Vision Systems programming, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing machine performance, providing controls guidance, and driving process improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K matching and tuition reimbursement.