Automation & Controls Engineer – Manufacturing

Roboticsconnected; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance resources

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to maintain and advance automation systems across manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex control issues, collaborate with production and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reliability.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming experience, familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and a strong ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong programming & troubleshooting in automation control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI, and automation software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues with cross-functional teams.
• Optimize equipment performance and implement CI initiatives.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

C++, C# & ladder logic

Electrical drawings & schematics

HMI systems

Industrial communication protocols

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

Fanuc robot programming

Job description

Voltava is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to maintain and advance automation systems across manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex control issues, collaborate with production and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reliability.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming experience, familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and a strong ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics. A Bachelor’s degree is required.