Automation Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift (Detroit)

Eightelevengroup; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

6 Paid Holidays

Regular Meetings for Quality

Engagement Support

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to support a highly automated manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI. You will program and troubleshoot PLCs, support HMI/vision systems, and collaborate across maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include commissioning new equipment, diagnosing electrical faults, and enhancing automation initiatives across the plant. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and teamwork in a 2nd shift environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial engineering ownership and experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 500/5000, or Studio 5000.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and schematic-reading abilities.
• Experience with HMI systems such as FactoryTalk View or PanelView.
• Familiarity with industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, or IO-Link.
• Experience supporting robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Exposure to vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, IFM, or Omron preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLC, robotic, and machine control issues impacting production.
• Support Allen Bradley PLC systems, HMI applications, and industrial automation equipment.
• Commission new equipment including I/O checkout, startup support, and functional testing.
• Diagnose electrical controls, machine faults, and automation system failures.
• Maintain and modify HMI displays using FactoryTalk and Studio 5000 platforms.
• Support robotics, vision systems, and machine safety devices throughout the plant.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

5+ years

Allen Bradley PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Robotics & automation

Vision systems exposure

Tools

FactoryTalk View

PanelView

Studio 5000

Job description

Brooksource is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to support a highly automated manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI. You will program and troubleshoot PLCs, support HMI/vision systems, and collaborate across maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include commissioning new equipment, diagnosing electrical faults, and enhancing automation initiatives across the plant. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and teamwork in a 2nd shift environment.