Controls Engineer

Orion Solutions Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is seeking a Controls Engineer in the Ann Arbor area to design, program, and commission advanced automation systems. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on custom projects from concept through startup.

Required is 3+ years of controls experience, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Fanuc robot programming, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support equipment startups and customer sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Ability to travel 50% to support startups and customer sites.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
• Strong troubleshooting of complex automation systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Fanuc robot programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC-based control systems.
• Program and integrate Fanuc industrial robots.
• Develop HMIs and machine automation solutions.
• Commission new equipment and support startups.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade automation systems.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and networks.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Create technical documentation and assist in testing.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robot Programming

Studio 5000/RSLogix

Job description

Ann Arbor, MI | Full-Time

Are you passionate about industrial automation, robotics, and building world-class machinery? We're partnering with an established OEM that designs and manufactures highly engineered production equipment used by leading manufacturers around the world. Due to continued growth, they're adding a Controls Engineer to their engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on challenging custom automation projects from concept through commissioning while collaborating with a talented group of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

What You'll Do

• Design and program PLC-based control systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix
• Program and integrate Fanuc industrial robots
• Develop HMIs and machine automation solutions
• Commission new equipment and support machine startups
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade existing automation systems
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and industrial networks
• Work directly with customers to provide technical support and automation solutions
• Create technical documentation and participate in system validation and testing

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience
• Able to travel 50%
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus
• Ability to troubleshoot complex industrial automation systems
• Willingness to travel occasionally for equipment startup and customer support
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Strong experience with:
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Allen Bradley PLCs
  • Fanuc Robot Programming

Nice to Have

• SCADA experience
• Motion control programming
• Machine commissioning/start‑up experience
• Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Fanuc certifications
• Knowledge of NFPA 79, ISO 13849, or IEC 61508

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a maintenance controls role. You'll work on custom automation equipment, solve complex engineering challenges, and see projects through from design to startup.

The company offers

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Travel reimbursement
• Long‑term career growth with a stable and respected engineering organization

If you're looking for a role where your engineering expertise will have a direct impact on cutting‑edge manufacturing systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.