Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs & Robotics

Atlas Copco

Michigan

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development
Comprehensive Benefits
401(k) with company match

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a Controls Engineer – Automation Specialist to design, program, and commission automated solutions with the North America Application Center. You’ll collaborate across engineering and production to deliver projects on time and within budget, including field installation and commissioning at customer sites.

The role requires PLC/HMI programming, robot integration in light assembly cells, and up to 30% travel within the US.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechatronics or equivalent on‑the‑job experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in automation engineering or controls.
  • Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
  • Experience in robot integration into assembly cells.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and commission automated solutions.
  • Install and debug systems in workshop; support field installation.
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Production.
  • Monitor budgets and deadlines; ensure on-time delivery.
  • Travel up to ~30% within the US for installations.

Skills

PLC programming
HMIs programming
Robotics integration
Electrical drawings reading
Mechanical aptitude
Customer protocols understanding
Project budgeting awareness
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics
5+ years on-job experience

Tools

Atlas Copco products
Allen Bradley
Siemens
Rockwell

Job description

Atlas Copco is seeking a Controls Engineer – Automation Specialist to design, program, and commission automated solutions with the North America Application Center. You’ll collaborate across engineering and production to deliver projects on time and within budget, including field installation and commissioning at customer sites.

The role requires PLC/HMI programming, robot integration in light assembly cells, and up to 30% travel within the US.

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