Automotive Controls Engineer – High‑Automation Machining

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with company match

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

On-site fitness

Tuition assistance

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support machining and assembly equipment on multiple production lines. You will troubleshoot PLC, CNC, HMI, and robotics, improve device-level networks, and drive controls improvements across automated systems.

Collaborating with maintenance, mechanical engineering, skilled trades, and operations teams, you’ll apply problem-solving and leadership skills to ensure uptime, safety, and efficient production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and drive systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support PLC, CNC, HMI, and robotic control systems to maintain uptime.
• Diagnose and improve device-level networks, servo systems, and VFDs.
• Support and enhance machining monitoring systems and data integration.
• Apply controls engineering solutions to optimize processes and support new equipment launches.
• Assist with controls specifications, design reviews, and commissioning for new machining equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support to machining operations and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with skilled trades and engineers to diagnose equipment failures and implement solutions.
• Interpret technical drawings and OEM docs to support troubleshooting and repair.

Skills

PLC systems

HMIs

Robotics

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley controls

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support machining and assembly equipment on multiple production lines. You will troubleshoot PLC, CNC, HMI, and robotics, improve device-level networks, and drive controls improvements across automated systems.

Collaborating with maintenance, mechanical engineering, skilled trades, and operations teams, you’ll apply problem-solving and leadership skills to ensure uptime, safety, and efficient production.