Control Engineer

Talos Automation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid expenses

Job summary

Talos Automation in Detroit, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to grow with a long-term role in the Electrical and Controls department. You will review and develop all aspects of electrical control systems and support PLC hardware and software.

Responsibilities include software design and development for PLC interfaces (Siemens S7/TIA, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5/500/Studio 5000), creating maintainable code, and collaborating with project managers. Travel 20–40% to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in automation control systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000 or Siemens S7, S7F, TIA Portal.
• Ability to travel 20–40% to customer sites.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC equipment control interfaces.
• Write transparent, modular, maintainable code from scratch.
• Attend daily reviews with Project Managers to ensure method adherence.
• Build foundational engineering concepts to grow technically.
• Document equipment function and interconnectivity for efficient control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

Project coordination

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley RSLogix 5/500/Studio 5000

Siemens S7/S7F/TIA Portal

PROFINET / Ethernet/IP

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am looking for a Controls Engineer who is open to new opportunities and a long‑term role. You will want to grow professionally, help the company expand their services and solutions and develop your career in the Electrical and Controls department.

You will review and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery, and will be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Design and Development

• Develop and maintain PLC equipment control interface to the digital suite, based on a variety of programmable controllers, such as Siemens S7F and TIA, Allen Bradley Control Logix and others.
• Accountable for writing transparent code from scratch that is highly reusable, modular, and maintainable.
• Set an example to other employees by means of arriving promptly on schedule, keeping a neat and organized work area, and maintaining a personal calendar, journal and task list.
• Meet daily with Project Managers for a detailed review of all current tasks and projects. Purpose of review is to ensure adherence to the companies specified method, practice, and procedure.
• Establish a foundation of Engineering concepts and principals to grow technically and professionally.
• Maintain a self‑directed enthusiasm for new concepts and technologies, utilizing all unassigned time for training exercises and shadowing experienced Engineers.
• Develop the ability to design and document equipment function and interconnectivity to form efficient control systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineer preferred (not essential).
• Experience within automation control systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000 or Siemens S7, S7F, TIA Portal.
• Able to program from scratch without support preferred (not essential).
• Experience with industrial networking such as PROFINET and Ethernet/IP is a plus.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel between 20% - 40% to customer sites as required.
• Able to facilitate discussions and give presentations with highly technical content.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and to work in dynamic business environments.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently.
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills.

BENEFITS

• Compensation - $95K - $120K (depending on experience and level)
• Overtime available after 40 hours
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance, Vision, Dental 401K
• Paid expenses
• Potential relocation package if required