Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist to design, program, commission, and install automated solutions from our North America Application Center. You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, project management, and production to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, including field installation and commissioning.

You will gain experience commissioning small automated cells in customer environments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field or equivalent on-the-job experience (5+ years).
• Electrical & pneumatic CAD design and documentation of Atlas Copco projects.
• Programming of PLCs and HMIs (Atlas Copco, Allen Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience programming and integrating robots into light assembly cells.
• Testing & debugging of projects before shipment; PLC logic and HMIs from scratch.
• Approximately 30% travel within the US for typical installations 1-2 weeks.
• Experience with multiple control architectures (Rockwell, Siemens).
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation project team including Project Management and design.
• Perform on-site field checks of existing equipment as needed.
• Program and debug Atlas Copco control systems.
• Assist with installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Support field installation technicians remotely when required.
• Ensure projects meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Assist Sales and Proposal teams with new product ideas and cost considerations.
• Learn cobot integration and integration with various architectures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot integration

Electrical CAD

Pneumatic CAD

Testing & debugging

Rockwell

Siemens

Electrical drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Your role

At Atlas Copco, we don't just value the work you do; we value who you are. We're a global technology leader with a 150-year legacy, aiming to make a positive impact on industries and communities around the world. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation keeps us moving forward, and we're looking for dynamic individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Who Thrives Here?

At Atlas Copco, success comes from those who are curious, innovative, and committed to excellence. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and thrive on problem-solving, you'll feel at home here. This role is ideal for someone who delivers accurate, timely results while managing multiple priorities, focuses on detail, uses data to drive decisions, and faces challenges with creativity and resilience.

Are you our next Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist?

The mission of the Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist is to design, program, commission and install automated solutions developed by the Application Center North America. The Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist will work closely with mechanical engineering, project management and production to deliver high-quality projects on-time and within a given budget. The Controls Engineer - Automation Specialist will also be responsible for programming and debug of the system while the project is assembled within our workshop. Upon completion, you will follow the project into the field and assist with installation and commissioning at the customer site.

Here's how you'll make an impact:

• Working closely with Automation project team (Project Management, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and design, production)
• Performing on-site field checks of existing equipment when required
• Threaded fastening/press theory and programming for Atlas Copco control systems
• Ability to remotely support field installation technicians when required
• Understanding and applying customer's specifications/protocols and requirements
• Monitoring and working within project budgets and deadlines
• Assist Sales, Proposal Department and product companies with the development of new products, concepts or cost-related issues
• Understanding of machine safety standards
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Working within project budgets and timelines
• You will gain experience commissioning small automated cells into a customer's environment
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and architecture
• Installation and commissioning of projects at the customers facility
• You will learn cobot integration

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics) or equivalent on-the-job experience (5+ years of experience)
• Electrical & pneumatic CAD design and documentation of Atlas Copco projects
• Programming of PLCs and HMIs, (i.e. Atlas Copco products, Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience programming and integrating robots into light assembly cells
• Test & Debug of projects before shipmentExperience developing PLC logic and HMIs from scratch
• Approximately 30% travel required within the US (typical installations 1-2 weeks duration)
• Experience with multiple controls architectures (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills

In return, we offer

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and more.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with a baseline company contribution and matching opportunities starting at 6%, increasing further with tenure.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a comprehensive holiday package, and flexible scheduling options where available to support your well-being.
• Family Support: Paid Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Wellness Perks: Gym, Education, and Health Reimbursements.
• Rewarding Culture: An inclusive environment that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and diversity.