Controls Engineer

The Adecco Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnered with a leading Detroit manufacturing client to identify a full-time Controls Engineer. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced controls and automation systems while partnering with engineering, maintenance, suppliers, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include developing PLC-based controls, troubleshooting downtime, and supporting robotics and vision systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Programming, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Experience with HMIs, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Manufacturing experience with Lean principles and process improvement initiatives.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support, and improve PLC-based controls, automation projects, and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot controls issues to minimize downtime and improve production performance.
• Program and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems.
• Support robotics, automated assembly systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on new equipment installations and automation solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Automation project support

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Programming or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Vision systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment has partnered with a leading manufacturing client in the Detroit, MI area to identify a full-time Controls Engineer. This role will focus on designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing advanced controls and automation systems while partnering with engineering, maintenance, suppliers, and operations teams.

What Youll Do:

• Develop, support, and improve PLC-based controls, automation projects, and equipment upgrades
• Troubleshoot controls issues to minimize downtime and improve production performance
• Program and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems
• Support robotics, automated assembly systems, and industrial communication networks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on new equipment installations and automation solutions

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Programming, or a related technical field preferred
• 2+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Experience with HMIs, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Manufacturing experience with Lean principles and process improvement initiatives
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our client offers:

• Salary in the 100k-120k range
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement

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