Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Software & Controls Engineer for a leading industrial automation and robotics client in Rochester Hills, MI. You will own PLC programming, Rockwell controls, and automation integration from software development through testing and startup.

The role emphasizes strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and ability to work with modular automation systems, conveyors, and robotics in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC and/or PC software programming experience.
• Strong communication skills and go-getter mentality.
• Strong Rockwell PLC/controls experience, as the manager indicated these projects will primarily use Rockwell controls
• Controls engineering background with the ability to program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC-controlled automation systems
• High technical aptitude troubleshooting complex electrical and pneumatic devices
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell PLC

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Software & Controls Engineer for a top industrial automation and robotics client. This individual will support controls engineering projects centered primarily around Rockwell PLC systems, taking projects through software development, implementation, testing, integration, startup, and onsite debugging. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded controls engineer with strong PLC programming and industrial troubleshooting skills. Previous conveyor controls exposure is valuable but does not need to be a deep specialization, while CNC/PMC programming experience would be a strong advantage. The engineer will have opportunities to own controls functionality from start to finish while supporting sophisticated robotic automation applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of PLC and/or PC software programming experience
• Strong communication skills and go-getter mentality
• Strong Rockwell PLC/controls experience, as the manager indicated these projects will primarily use Rockwell controls
• Controls engineering background with the ability to program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC-controlled automation systems
• High technical aptitude troubleshooting complex electrical and pneumatic devices
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent relevant experience

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CNC/PMC programming experience, ideally FANUC Power Motion i-A Plus CNC/PMC
• Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLC programming experience
• Robotic automation systems experience Familiarity with industrial networking protocols