Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs & Robotics

Our Next Energy Inc; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc. seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.

You will develop control logic on Rockwell/Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, configure HMI/SCADA, and support MES interfaces while leading safety and commissioning efforts. Responsibilities include data collection and diagnostics tooling, robotics/vision integration, FAT/SAT collaboration, and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated production lines or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain control logic using Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems.
• Configure HMI/SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interfaces.
• Develop and maintain automated production data collection, reporting, and diagnostic tools.
• Support MES, production traceability, and automation interfaces between PLCs and enterprise systems.
• Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotics, vision systems, and automation interfaces for high-volume production.
• Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and integrators during FAT/SAT and documentation.
• Design and validate machine safety systems including safety PLCs, interlocks, and emergency stops.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Machine vision systems

Electrical schematics

Panel design

Industrial networking

Safety systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell (Allen Bradley)

Siemens (TIA Portal)

HMI/SCADA platforms

Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC

Job description

Our Next Energy Inc. seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.

You will develop control logic on Rockwell/Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, configure HMI/SCADA, and support MES interfaces while leading safety and commissioning efforts. Responsibilities include data collection and diagnostics tooling, robotics/vision integration, FAT/SAT collaboration, and continuous improvement of