Controls Engineer

gpac; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

gpac is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, program, debug, and support automated equipment from concept to customer launch on the plant floor in Novi, Michigan. You will design electrical and fluid-power systems, program machine controls, develop HMI and PLC logic, and work with customers to meet specs while traveling as needed. The role requires a related degree, AutoCAD, and experience with automotive automation; strong communication and project coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in related engineering field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Training or experience designing machine control systems for automotive automation applications.
• AutoCAD ability to create electrical and fluid-power schematics.
• PLC logic, PC-based controls, HMI/MMI programming experience with debugging safety controllers, servo controllers, robot controllers, IoT applications, and machine vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and fluid-power control systems that meet project specs, customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and schedule commitments.
• Develop, program, document, start up, and debug machine control systems for automated assembly, transport systems, test stands, and robotic applications.
• Create and support control system architecture including power distribution, logic circuits, safety circuits, I/O layouts, pneumatic circuits, PLC and PC-based controls, HMI/MMI programs, servo controls, machine networks, smart devices, and IoT applications.
• Apply customer design/build standards and collaborate with Controls Engineering leadership to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Identify purchased components that meet engineering requirements and support the requisition process.
• Interface professionally with customers’ technical teams and provide support to internal engineering and project groups.
• Manage your project schedule, communicate progress regularly, participate in project reviews, and apply lessons learned to improve future designs.

Skills

Control systems design

Electrical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

IoT basics

Job description

About the position

Seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer who can design, program, debug, and support complex automated equipment from concept through customer launch. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, smart devices, and machine networks, and seeing automation systems come to life on the plant floor.

What You’ll Do:

• Design electrical and fluid-power control systems that meet project specifications, customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and schedule commitments.
• Develop, program, document, start up, and debug machine control systems for automated assembly, transport systems, test stands, and robotic applications.
• Create and support control system architecture including power distribution, logic circuits, safety circuits, I/O layouts, pneumatic circuits, PLC and PC-based controls, HMI/MMI programs, servo controls, machine networks, smart devices, and IoT applications.
• Apply customer design/build standards and collaborate with Controls Engineering leadership to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Identify purchased components that meet engineering requirements and support the requisition process.
• Interface professionally with customers’ technical teams and provide support to internal engineering and project groups.
• Manage your project schedule, communicate progress regularly, participate in project reviews, and apply lessons learned to improve future designs.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors or Associate degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Training or experience designing machine control systems for automotive automation applications.
• AutoCAD ability- to create electrical and fluid-power schematics
• PLC logic, PC-based controls, HMI/MMI systems programming experience along with debugging safety controllers, servo controllers, robot controllers, smart devices, IoT applications, and machine vision systems.
• Strong organizational skills, customer relations skills, communication skills, and technical writing ability.
• Professional appearance and attitude when working with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in English.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license recognized in the United States or Canada.
• Valid passport, with willingness and ability to travel to customer, supplier, and affiliate locations outside the United States as needed.
• Willingness to travel for start-up, debug, validation, and production support assignments.

Benefits

This opportunity includes a generous benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.