Controls Engineer

DISHER; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company is seeking a Controls Engineer in Comstock Park, MI. You will be responsible for designing electrical control systems, programming PLCs, and ensuring safety protocols while fostering teamwork and innovation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering and 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, particularly with RSLogix5000 and AutoCAD. Expect opportunities for global travel and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
• Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Follow health, safety, environmental regulations and safety protocols.
• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support.
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems.

Skills

Electrical control system design

PLC programming

Cross-functional communication

Predictive maintenance development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering

Tools

RSLogix5000

AutoCAD

Studio5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Controls Engineer – Comstock Park, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the "World's Most Admired Companies".

What it's like to work here:

Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered, inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams, and fosters collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. If you are passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could be the place for you!

What you will get to do:

• Follow health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO).
• Build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members.
• Communicate across cross-functional groups.
• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support.
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas.
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software.
• Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally.
• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime – (CBM, Industry 4.0).
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
• Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year.