Automation Controls Engineer & Technologist (Hybrid)

CEC Controls Company Inc; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Controls Company Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer/Technologist 2 to lead portions of design and commissioning tasks for GM conveyor systems, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and help maintain project timelines and customer satisfaction.

The role supports HMI and PLC programming, hardware panel design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work environment with travel to job sites as needed, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Demonstrates a highly reliable work ethic and dependability.
• Proficient in design and development of hardware panels.
• Applies PLC programming with strong proficiency.
• Capable of supporting and developing general HMI programming solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leads portions of design and commissioning tasks.
• Troubleshoots complex automation issues.
• Helps maintain project timelines and customer satisfaction.
• Supports and develops HMI programming solutions and drive control strategies.
• Collaborates with internal departments to align on schedules and tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Work ethic

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs & servos

PPE safety

Project coordination

Customer interactions

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

GM conveyor system hardware design

GM conveyor logic design

GM conveyor HMI design

GM conveyor startup and debug

PLC5 hardware

Job description

CEC Controls Company Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer/Technologist 2 to lead portions of design and commissioning tasks for GM conveyor systems, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and help maintain project timelines and customer satisfaction.

The role supports HMI and PLC programming, hardware panel design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work environment with travel to job sites as needed, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required.