Automation Controls Engineer | PLC Mastery & Robotics

Colonial Group

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Robotics Engineer to maintain and enhance automation control systems across manufacturing operations. The role will involve troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), ladder logic, and HMI programming to improve equipment reliability and productivity.

The engineer will work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to evaluate new automation technologies while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
  • Experience with industrial control systems programming and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens Step 7 PLCs.
  • Knowledge of C++, C#, and ladder logic programming.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings/schematics and interpret industrial diagrams.
  • Experience with HMI systems and performance optimization.
  • Understanding of industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems to support manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot complex controls issues and optimize equipment performance.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
  • Evaluate emerging automation technologies and ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

PLC programming
C/C++ programming
Ladder logic
Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
Siemens Step 7
HMI programming
Electrical drawings
Industrial communication protocols
Root cause analysis
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Robotics Engineer to maintain and enhance automation control systems across manufacturing operations. The role will involve troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), ladder logic, and HMI programming to improve equipment reliability and productivity.

The engineer will work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to evaluate new automation technologies while ensuring safety and compliance.

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