Controls Engineer

Engtal; Madison Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation and commissioning projects across automotive and aerospace sectors in the U.S. You will develop PLC logic (Siemens), lead on-site startup, debugging and commissioning, and perform root-cause analysis to ensure successful handover to customers.

The role requires 6–10 years of controls experience, strong Siemens PLC skills, and a bachelor’s degree. Domestic travel will be 90–100%, with occasional work-from-home Fridays after ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of controls engineering experience.
• Strong Siemens PLC programming, with the ability to develop your own logic.
• Hands-on startup, commissioning, debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience taking projects from start to finish.
• Allen-Bradley experience is helpful, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically 90-100% of the time and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC logic for automation systems, mainly on Siemens
• Lead on-site startup, debugging and commissioning
• Troubleshoot and run root cause analysis on controls issues
• Take projects from development through final commissioning
• Apply the logic standards set by the German engineering team
• Work with customers, mechanical and electrical teams and project management to hit requirements and schedules

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

On-site startup/commissioning

Root cause analysis

Project lifecycle management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer | Automation & Commissioning | Domestic Travel

Our client develops, builds and installs automation systems for automotive, aerospace and other industries, including automated welding, robotics and EV battery systems. They’re part of a German-based company with U.S. and international divisions, and they’re growing their U.S. controls team. They’re looking for a Senior Controls Engineer who can be trusted on site and take on large-scale projects, from PLC development through final commissioning at customer sites across the U.S.

What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC logic for automation systems, mainly on Siemens
• Lead on-site startup, debugging and commissioning
• Troubleshoot and run root cause analysis on controls issues
• Take projects from development through final commissioning
• Apply the logic standards set by the German engineering team
• Work with customers, mechanical and electrical teams and project management to hit requirements and schedules

What We’re Looking For

• 6-10 years of controls engineering experience
• Strong Siemens PLC programming, with the ability to develop your own logic
• Hands-on startup, commissioning, debugging and root cause analysis
• Experience taking projects from start to finish
• Allen-Bradley experience is helpful, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically 90-100% of the time and work extended hours

Why Join This Team

• Work on large-scale projects for leading automotive and aerospace customers
• Ongoing Siemens training from the team that sets the standards
• A smaller company with a collaborative, family-oriented team
• Option to work from home on Fridays once trust and productivity are established