Controls Engineer 3

Manpower, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading heavy-duty engine manufacturing company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering Department in Detroit, MI for the 3rd shift. You will troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC, CNC, HMI, robot controls and related automation systems.

You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams, providing technical controls support for machining operations, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial networks while helping implement machining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servo systems, VFDs.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, networks, and databases.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC, CNC, HMI, robot controls, and related automation systems.
• Provide technical controls support for heavy-duty engine machining operations and assembly processes.
• Support servo systems, variable frequency drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Implement and maintain machining monitoring systems and interfaces with higher-level manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations teams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Servo systems

VFDs

Industrial automation

Job description

Our client, a leading heavy-duty engine manufacturing company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering Department supporting the Machining Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Production Teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Controls Engineer (3rd Shift)
Location: Detroit, MI
Pay Range:$52 - $60 H/r

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC, CNC, HMI, robot controls, and related automation systems.
• Provide technical controls support for heavy-duty engine machining operations and assembly processes.
• Support servo systems, variable frequency drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Implement and maintain machining monitoring systems and interfaces with higher-level manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations teams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial automation technologies.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, networks, and database operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read and interpret electrical and technical drawings.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support advanced manufacturing and machining technologies.
• Work with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• Exposure to industry-leading automation, robotics, and CNC equipment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth within a globally recognized manufacturing organization.

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