Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

FSA options

DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer to support day-to-day plant operations at a large automotive OEM facility in Michigan. You will provide hands-on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related systems on the plant floor, collaborating with maintenance, IT, and vendors to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, startup and recovery of PLC/HMI, and occasional equipment installation projects, with a strong focus on cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC logic.
• Siemens HMI programming experience.
• Experience with OEM standards and controls projects.
• CNC experience.
• Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on plant-floor work experience.
• GM plant project exposure and M‑TEC training.
• GCCH training or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot CNC machines.
• Startup and recovery of PLC and HMI.
• Provide day-to-day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns.
• Support minor equipment installation projects.
• Coordinate with IT and vendors for technical clarity.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Siemens HMI

CNC experience

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Hands-on plant-floor

GM plant experience

M‑TEC training

GCCH training

Job description

Job Description

DAY‑TO‑DAY / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Controls Engineer will support day‑to‑day plant operations for a large automotive OEM's manufacturing facility, providing hands‑on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and supporting automation systems. This role is heavily plant‑floor focused and works closely with maintenance, IT, vendors, and production teams to keep equipment running and resolve breakdowns efficiently.

Production & Plant Support

• Support maintenance with troubleshooting CNC machines
• Assist with PLC and HMI startup and recovery
• Provide day‑to‑day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns
• Support minor equipment installation projects

Controls & Automation

• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues (Rockwell / Siemens environments)
• Support test equipment
• Provide support for FANUC robots as needed

Cross‑Functional & Vendor Interaction

• Communicate and coordinate with IT
• Contact and work with equipment vendors to get technical answers when needed

Compensation:$40/hr to $50/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
• Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC logic
• Siemens HMI programming experience
• Familiarity working on controls projects / OEM standards
• CNC experience
• Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to be hands‑on and work directly on the plant floorPrior GM plant or project experience
• Controls Engineer with M‑TEC training
• GCCH training or exposure

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].