Control Engineer

Employbridge; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life/Disability Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Stable, family-oriented culture

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support and enhance automation systems in slitting, blanking, and coil processing operations. The role focuses on designing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems while partnering with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

You will program PLCs, develop HMIs, diagnose issues, and support upgrades and new equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automation systems and industrial networking.
• Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, and motion control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems.
• Develop and support HMI applications.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve uptime.
• Maintain machine safety systems and support compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and production personnel.

Skills

Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Servo drives/VFDs

Schematic reading

Job description

We're seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support and enhance automation systems within slitting, blanking, and coil processing operations.

About the Role

This role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems while partnering with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems
• Develop and support HMI applications
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve uptime and production performance
• Maintain machine safety systems and support compliance initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, throughput, and reliability
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and production personnel

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with industrial automation systems and industrial networking
• Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, and motion control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Manufacturing experience within metal processing, stamping, coil handling, steel processing, or other high-speed production environments preferred

Required Skills

Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, experience with industrial automation systems and industrial networking, knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, and motion control systems, ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Preferred Skills

Manufacturing experience within metal processing, stamping, coil handling, steel processing, or other high-speed production environments preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary based on experience, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage, advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization, stable, family-oriented culture, long-term career growth and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you're an experienced Controls Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing organization, we'd love to connect with you.