Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric, in partnership with Fori Automation, seeks a Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC software and HMI solutions for industrial automation equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, debug systems, and ensure on-time delivery across global projects.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Mechatronics considered) and at least two years of hands-on PLC/SCADA experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Computer Engineering degree preferred; Mechatronics degrees will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Controls Software Engineer with experience in designing Rockwell Logix 5000 or Siemens S7-1500 family processors.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical circuits, ability to read and design electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN
• Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text.
• Experience programming HMIs
• Travel required: approximately 30% domestic and international.
• Weekend work may be required based on project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.
• Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.

Skills

PLC programming (Ladder & ST)

HMI programming

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting electro-mechanical

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000

Siemens S7-1500

AutoCAD Electrical

ePLAN

VB

C/C++

C#

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Shelby

Req ID: 29636

Summary

Fori Automation, LLC, a Lincoln Electric Company, is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling, and testing equipment for automotive and non-automotive customers worldwide. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost-effective, highly engineered products and systems designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management, and service.

What You Will Do

• Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.
• Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree preferred; Mechatronics degrees will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Controls Software Engineer with experience in designing Rockwell Logix 5000 or Siemens S7-1500 family processors.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical circuits, ability to read and design electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN
• Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text.
• Experience programming HMIs
• Travel required: approximately 30% domestic and international.
• Weekend work may be required based on project schedules.

Preferred

• Experience in computer programming languages, such as VB, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens HMI preferred.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.