Automation Controls Engineer - Robotics & PLCs

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company match

Work-Life Balance

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Wellness Perks

Culture of Innovation

Job summary

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC seeks a Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist to design, program, commission, and install automated solutions. You will work with project teams and travel to customer sites in the US for installations and commissioning.

The role requires a 5+ year background in electrical/mechatronics, PLC/HMI programming, and experience integrating robots into light assembly cells. You will support field techs remotely and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience (5+ years)
• Experience programming PLCs and HMIs
• Approximately 30% travel within the US for installations (1–2 weeks)
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic drawings

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation project team (Project Management, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production)
• Perform on-site field checks of existing equipment as required
• Program and debug Atlas Copco control systems
• Assist with installation and commissioning at customer site
• Provide remote support to field installation technicians when needed

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Electrical CAD

Robot integration

Job description

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC seeks a Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist to design, program, commission, and install automated solutions. You will work with project teams and travel to customer sites in the US for installations and commissioning.

The role requires a 5+ year background in electrical/mechatronics, PLC/HMI programming, and experience integrating robots into light assembly cells. You will support field techs remotely and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.