Controls Engineer

Yeti to Work; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeti to Work seeks a Controls Engineer in the Highland Park, MI area for a 2nd shift position. You will design, program, commission PLC-based control systems and automated manufacturing equipment, and troubleshoot performance issues.

Responsibilities include developing HMI using FactoryTalk, testing, startup, and supporting RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, and industrial networks. Robotics, machine vision, and safety systems experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong ladder logic, I/O, electrical controls, and motor control knowledge.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, SCADA, and automation equipment is desirable.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and other technical documentation.
• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, PanelView, and HMI applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, and equipment performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and modify HMI applications using FactoryTalk and related platforms.
• Perform I/O checkout, system testing, machine startup, commissioning, and fault-recovery testing.
• Support and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, including RSLogix 500/5000 and Studio 5000.
• Work with industrial robotics, including FANUC and Universal Robots.
• Support vision and error-proofing systems such as Keyence, Cognex, SICK, IFM, and Omron.
• Maintain and troubleshoot safety PLCs, light curtains, area scanners, and other machine safety systems.
• Support SCADA systems and industrial networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, and Point IO.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, functional specifications, work instructions, and other technical documentation.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

RSLogix 500/5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

HMI development

Ladder logic

Electrical controls

Industrial networking

Robot & vision systems

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

PanelView

Job description

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer in the Highalnd Park, MI area. This is a 2nd shift / evening position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, and equipment performance issues and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and modify HMI applications using FactoryTalk and related platforms.

• Perform I/O checkout, system testing, machine startup, commissioning, and fault-recovery testing.

• Support and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, including RSLogix 500/5000 and Studio 5000.

• Work with industrial robotics, including FANUC and Universal Robots.

• Support vision and error-proofing systems such as Keyence, Cognex, SICK, IFM, and Omron.

• Maintain and troubleshoot safety PLCs, light curtains, area scanners, and other machine safety systems.

• Support SCADA systems and industrial networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, and Point I/O.

• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, functional specifications, work instructions, and other technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline preferred.

• 5+ years of controls, automation, or related manufacturing experience preferred.

• Hands‑on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.

• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, PanelView, and HMI applications.

• Strong understanding of ladder logic, I/O, electrical controls, motor controls, and industrial networking.

• Experience with robotics, machine vision, SCADA, and automated manufacturing equipment is highly desirable.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and other technical documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work overtime as required.