Automation Controls Engineer – PLCs, HMI, & SCADA

Process Controls & Instrumentation

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading automation solutions firm is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve automation control systems. In this role, you will design, troubleshoot, and support various process control solutions including Ovation and Allen Bradley systems. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of engineering experience, alongside strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems. This is a dynamic role demanding collaboration with diverse teams and problem-solving expertise across various projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or relevant field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in an Engineering role or similar experience.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting ability of electrical circuits up to 480VAC.

Responsibilities

  • Review electrical panel layouts and wiring schematics for new equipment.
  • Programs, integrates, troubleshoots, and supports PLC, HMI software.
  • Analyzes control panel layouts and electrical schematics for machinery.

Skills

Expertise with various hardware equipment
Strong technical aptitude
Analytical problem solving skills
Detail oriented
Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
5+ years of experience in an Engineering role

Tools

Ovation
Allen Bradley
Siemens PLC
Wonderware
iFIX

Job description

A leading automation solutions firm is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve automation control systems. In this role, you will design, troubleshoot, and support various process control solutions including Ovation and Allen Bradley systems. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of engineering experience, alongside strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems. This is a dynamic role demanding collaboration with diverse teams and problem-solving expertise across various projects.
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