Controls Engineer

Jobot; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer in the United States to drive design, implementation, commissioning and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. You will lead projects, mentor engineers, and coordinate with multiple teams on PLC, HMI/SCADA, and motion control using Logix 5000 and B&R tools.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and strong troubleshooting across Allen Bradley and B&R platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Deep PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development expertise.
• Experience leading automation projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, commissioning and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Own project schedules, technical deliverables and risk management.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, service, and suppliers.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentor engineers

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

CompactLogix

B&R Automation Studio

VC4

MappView

C/C++

OPC UA

SCADA

GIT

Job description

Controls Engineer Needed For Growing Manufacturer

My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add a Lead Controls Engineer who is responsible for the technical leadership, design, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. The role requires deep expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, motion control, industrial networking, and project leadership. Primary platforms include Allen Bradley and B&R controls.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Why join us

Excellent Compensation: Up To $130,000 Base Salary

• Opportunity to own projects from inception to completion.
• Opportunity to grow with the company.

Technical Requirements

PLC Programming & Control Systems

• Advanced proficiency in Logix 5000 / Factory Talk View / Factory Talk Optix
• CompactLogix platforms
• Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block programming
• Motion control implementation
• Add-On Instructions (AOIs)
• User Defined Data Types (UDTs)
• Fault handling and diagnostics

B&R Automation Studio / VC4 / MappView

• Advanced proficiency in B&R Automation Studio / VC4 / MappView
• Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C/C++ programming
• User Libraries
• Motion control implementation
• Hardware configuration

Experience

• Experience programming Safety Controllers
• Experience with OPCUA and SCADA integration
• Experience with Web based HMI development
• Experience with GIT version control
• Experience developing modular and reusable control architectures
• Ability to create machine-state based programming structures
• Experience with machine commissioning and startup support

Preferred

• Experience with legacy controls systems
• Experience with controller migrations
• Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Experience with SQL database integration
• IEC 61131-3 programming standards

Electrical & Controls Design

• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Panel layouts
  • P&ID drawings
• Hardware selection and specification
• Sensor and instrumentation integration:
  • Encoders
  • Proximity sensors
  • Vision systems
  • Safety devices
• I/O mapping and validation

Preferred (Electrical & Controls)

• AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with UL and CE

Project Leadership

• Lead automation projects from concept through production launch
• Develop project schedules and technical deliverables
• Coordinate with:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Service
  • Suppliers and Integrators
• Manage technical risks
• Conduct design/code reviews

Soft Skills Requirements Technical Leadership

• Ability to grow into a subject matter expert on the equipment and process
• Mentor junior and mid-level controls engineers
• Establish programming standards
• Drive technical decisions
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during critical failures
• Promote engineering best practices

Equal Opportunity Employer

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