Automation Controls Engineer & Robotics Specialist

Atlas Copco; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Atlas Copco in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer – Automation Specialist to design, program, and install automated solutions with the North America Application Center. You’ll collaborate with mechanical and project teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, including on-site commissioning and field support.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI programming, robotics integration, and the ability to travel up to 30% across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with robots integrated into light assembly cells.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Approximately 30% travel within the US.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation project team (PM, Controls Eng, Mechanical Eng and design) to deliver projects on time.
• Perform on-site field checks of existing equipment as required.
• Program and debug Atlas Copco control systems during projects.
• Install and commission projects at customer sites and provide field support.
• Assist field technicians remotely during installation when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Eng

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Atlas Copco in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer – Automation Specialist to design, program, and install automated solutions with the North America Application Center. You’ll collaborate with mechanical and project teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, including on-site commissioning and field support.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI programming, robotics integration, and the ability to travel up to 30% across the US.