Control Systems Engineer — Field & Office PLC/SCADA Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Fenton (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, and support industrial control systems from concept to commissioning. You will collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and field service teams to deliver reliable automation that meets customer requirements, safety standards, and performance expectations.

You’ll bring together your knowledge of controls hardware, PLC/HMI programming, and process integration to deliver systems that help our customers operate smarter, safer, and more

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field with equivalent experience.
• Experience in industrial control system design, programming and integration.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms (Allen-Bradley).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for schematic design.
• Willingness to travel with valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems, including hardware selection, schematic design, and programming.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using industry-standard platforms.
• Prepare system specifications, I/O lists, and documentation packages.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams for seamless system integration.
• Provide technical support for control panel fabrication, wiring, and testing.
• Conduct on-site or remote system commissioning, testing, and operator training.
• Assist with project management tasks — scope definition, quoting, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Support sales and estimating teams with control system concepts and scope development.
• Troubleshoot system and instrumentation issues to ensure reliable operation.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of Cogent’s design and engineering practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Allen-Bradley

AutoCAD

Instrumentation

System integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Cogent seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, program, and support industrial control systems from concept to commissioning. You will collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and field service teams to deliver reliable automation that meets customer requirements, safety standards, and performance expectations.

You’ll bring together your knowledge of controls hardware, PLC/HMI programming, and process integration to deliver systems that help our customers operate smarter, safer, and more