Controls Engineer 3

Epitec; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Epitec is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for our Redford, MI operations. The role focuses on supporting highly automated heavy-duty engine machining and assembly operations, troubleshooting controls, and minimizing downtime across PLC, CNC, robotics, drives, and servo systems.

The ideal candidate will work with production, maintenance, skilled trades, mechanical/process engineering, and quality teams to keep critical machining lines running and to improve controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant controls/manufacturing experience.
• Strong PLC and HMI troubleshooting experience.
• Experience supporting CNC or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, industrial networks, and robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work the 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC, CNC, HMI, and robotic control systems.
• Diagnose controls-related production and equipment downtime issues.
• Support servo systems, VFDs, motors, and industrial networks.
• Support CNC machining and automated assembly equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to diagnose equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and OEM documentation.
• Support machining monitoring and higher-level manufacturing systems.
• Assist with controls specifications and designs for new manufacturing equipment.
• Improve existing controls and machining processes.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

CNC machining

Robotics and automation

Reading electrical schematics

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens 840D

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FANUC robotics

Cognex vision systems

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Title

Controls Engineer

Location

Redford, MI

Travel

N/A

Job Type

Full Time, Contract

Expected hours per week

40

Schedule

11:00pm-7:00am, Mon-Fri

Pay

$56.00-$60.00/hr

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support highly automated heavy-duty engine machining and assembly operations.

In this role, you'll work directly with production, maintenance, skilled trades, mechanical/process engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot controls issues, minimize equipment downtime, and keep critical machining operations running.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controls professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment and working with PLCs, CNC systems, robotics, drives, servos, and industrial automation.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC, CNC, HMI, and robotic control systems
• Diagnose controls-related production and equipment downtime issues
• Support servo systems, VFDs, motors, and industrial networks
• Support CNC machining and automated assembly equipment
• Work alongside skilled trades and engineers to diagnose equipment failures
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and OEM documentation
• Support machining monitoring and higher-level manufacturing systems
• Assist with controls specifications and designs for new manufacturing equipment
• Improve existing controls and machining processes
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant controls/manufacturing experience
• Strong PLC and HMI troubleshooting experience
• Experience supporting CNC or automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, industrial networks, and robotics
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work the 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift

Highly Desired Experience

• Siemens Step 7
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Siemens 840D
• Siemens VFDs and servo systems
• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• FANUC robotics
• Cognex vision systems
• Trumpf laser equipment
• SAP or Maximo
• Automotive or powertrain machining
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Metal-cutting and automated assembly processes

Benefits

80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan.

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