Controls Engineer

Control System Integrators; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Control System Integrators Inc (CSI) in Warren, MI is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead the engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for manufacturing and process operations. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI software development, panel design, and startup/debug of systems, with opportunities for long-term assignments to solve facility problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics/mechatronics/mechanical).
• 8+ years as controls or automation engineer.
• 5+ years in control systems engineering/design in automotive.
• 5+ years writing/editing PLC and HMI software; startup and debug.
• Knowledge of PLC/CNC hardware and servo drives.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and test electrical control systems for manufacturing operations.
• Detail and design electrical control panels.
• Develop PLC and HMI software; startup and debug control systems.
• Provide technical support for installation and customer training.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30%.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

Startup & debugging

Automation engineering

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Servo drives

CNC hardware

Job description

Warren , Michigan Direct Hire Jul 27, 2026

Controls Engineer – Control System Integrators Inc (CSI) in Warren - MI

In this position, you will initiate and control the engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for various types of manufacturing, assembly, material handling, and process control operations. Travel to customer sites as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform control system engineering and design using standardized methods and practices
• Detailing and design of electrical control panels
• Writing and editing PLC software (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix)
• Editing and entering programmable operator interface software
• Perform the startup and debug of control systems of tools and equipment
• Providing technical support for installation of tools and equipment
• Providing technical support for training of customer personnel
• Represent a professional company image in all customer contact situations
• Domestic travel to review customers’ needs and requirements & controls systems and robots
• Potential for long term assignments to solve facility related problems

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or similar
• 8+ years’ experience as Controls or Automation Engineer
• 5+ years’ experience in control systems engineering and design in automotive setting
• 5+ years’ writing and editing PLC and HMI software and performing startup and debug of control systems of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of PLC and/ or CNC hardware and software, servo drive hardware and software, and control systems for industrial automation applications (e.g. ControlLogix or similar)
• Writing and editing PLC software (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix)
• Editing and entering programmable operator interface software
• Perform the startup and debug of control systems of tools and equipment
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30%