Automation Controls Engineer — Manufacturing

Voltava; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Robotics/Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance automation control systems across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, efficiency, and equipment reliability by troubleshooting complex controls issues with production and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), knowledge of C/C++, ladder logic, and HMI systems, and a strong ability to read electrical

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong programming and troubleshooting in industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and automation technologies.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems to boost productivity and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and implement improvements.
• Ensure safety and compliance in automation operations.

Skills

Industrial control programming

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

C++

C#

Ladder logic

Electrical drawings

HMI systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Fanuc robot programming

OEE improvement tooling

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Robotics/Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance automation control systems across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, efficiency, and equipment reliability by troubleshooting complex controls issues with production and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), knowledge of C/C++, ladder logic, and HMI systems, and a strong ability to read electrical