Controls Engineer

Radiant Systems Inc; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical support for production equipment, PLC/NC/CNC programming, robotics, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

The engineer will work closely with maintenance, production, electrical, and mechanical teams to resolve complex equipment issues and maintain production throughput, with a night shift schedule Sunday 10 PM through Friday 6 AM and occasional weekend OT on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• 5–7+ years of controls engineering/industrial automation experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CAD and Microsoft Office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines with PLC, NC, CNC, HMI, and controls programming.
• Develop and troubleshoot Siemens-based control systems.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and hands-on equipment repairs/modifications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, KUKA and FANUC robots, and automated gantries.
• Configure sensors, actuators, and industrial control devices.
• Diagnose equipment failures and provide second-level technical support.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and continuous improvement activities.
• Read and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.

Skills

PLC programming

NC/CNC programming

Robotics

HMI systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

KUKA/FANUC robots

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: Night Shift – Sunday 10 PM through Friday 6 AM; occasional weekend OT/support on a rotating basis

Position Summary

Seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical support for production equipment, PLC/NC programming, robotics, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The engineer will work closely with maintenance, production, electrical, and mechanical teams to resolve complex equipment issues and maintain production throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production lines with PLC, NC, CNC, HMI, and controls programming.
• Develop and troubleshoot Siemens-based control systems.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and hands-on equipment repairs/modifications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, KUKA and FANUC robots, and automated gantries.
• Configure sensors, actuators, and industrial control devices.
• Diagnose equipment failures and provide second-level technical support.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and continuous improvement activities.
• Read and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Solid electrical/electromechanical background with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, KUKA/FANUC robots, and gantry systems.
• Experience with HMI and industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of controls engineering/industrial automation experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CAD and Microsoft Office experience is a plus.