Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift, Automation & PLC Expert

Voltava; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava seeks a Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance automation systems across our manufacturing footprint. You will troubleshoot PLC programs, read electrical drawings, and collaborate with maintenance and production to boost uptime and efficiency.

The role emphasizes selecting and applying automation technologies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality across facilities in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/industrial environment
• Strong programming and troubleshooting in industrial controls
• Experience with Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens Step 7 PLCs
• Knowledge of C++, C#, and ladder logic programming

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop and improve automation control systems for manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues with production and maintenance teams
• Optimize equipment performance and reliability
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step7

C++

C#

Electrical drawings

HMI systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robot programming

Industrial automation software

Job description

Voltava seeks a Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance automation systems across our manufacturing footprint. You will troubleshoot PLC programs, read electrical drawings, and collaborate with maintenance and production to boost uptime and efficiency.

The role emphasizes selecting and applying automation technologies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality across facilities in the United States.