Controls Engineer

AiroNX Automation; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRONX Technologies seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, and commission control systems for industrial automation. You will support PLC/HMI programming, safety, robotics, vision, and diagnostics from development through customer-site startup.

The role requires strong troubleshooting and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with travel to customer locations for installations and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent relevant experience in electrical/control engineering.
• Hands-on PLC programming and HMI development experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret control system docs.
• Strong problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text.
• Design operator-friendly HMI/SCADA screens for controls and diagnostics.
• Program safety PLCs and interlocks; configure safety devices.
• Robot programming, sequencing, and recovery routines.
• Integrate vision/inspection cameras for part presence and guidance.
• Read schematics, map I/O, validate software, and support commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robot integration

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

Logix Designer

FactoryTalk HMI

Omron PLC

Kawasaki robots

Vision systems

EtherNet/IP

Job description

Position SummaryAIRONX Technologies is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and commission control systems for industrial automation and robotic equipment. The role will support PLC/HMI programming, machine safety, industrial robots, electrical troubleshooting, and vision/inspection systems from development through customer-site startup.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, write, test, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text for industrial machinery and automated equipment.Design clear, operator-friendly HMI and SCADA screens for machine controls, system status, alarms, diagnostics, and fault recovery.Configure and program safety PLCs and fail-safe logic for light curtains, emergency stops, safety gates, scanners, and interlocks.Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots, including sequencing, interlocks, tooling, and recovery routines.Perform electrical and controls troubleshooting involving PLCs, HMIs, robots, sensors, industrial networks, drives, servos, and safety devices.Program, configure, and integrate vision/inspection camera systems for part presence, inspection, measurement, positioning, and robot guidance.Complete I/O mapping, device configuration, software validation, machine debug, and system testing.Support equipment run-off, installation, startup, commissioning, production launch, and customer acceptance.Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O documentation, and technical specifications.Maintain accurate PLC, HMI, robot, vision, software backup, and controls documentation.Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, project, manufacturing, vendor, and customer teams.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.Experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, machine building, systems integration, or automated manufacturing.Hands-on PLC programming and HMI development experience.Strong electrical, software, and machine-level troubleshooting skills.Ability to read electrical schematics and understand industrial control systems and machine-safety concepts.Ability to work effectively in a hands-on integration, startup, and commissioning environment.Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork skills.Preferred QualificationsAllen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, Studio 5000 / Logix Designer, and FactoryTalk HMI.Omron PLC/control platforms and Keyence controls or machine-vision systems.Kawasaki or comparable industrial robot programming and integration experience.Safety PLCs, motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and EtherNet/IP or similar industrial communication networks.Automated assembly equipment, robotic cells, MES/traceability, and customer-site commissioning experience.Work Environment & TravelWork includes engineering-office activities and hands-on work around industrial automation equipment.Travel to customer manufacturing locations may be required for installation, startup, commissioning, and launch support.Flexibility may be required during critical integration and production-launch activities.Employees must follow applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.Equal Employment OpportunityAIRONX Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business requirements in accordance with applicable law.