Controls Engineer - Automotive Automation & SCADA

ManpowerGroup; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Controls Engineer for its client in the Sterling Heights, MI area to design and develop control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA configuration.

The role emphasizes programming, debugging, and integrating new controls with existing equipment, plus project documentation. A bachelor’s degree in EE/Control/Mechatronics and 2–5 years of experience are expected; the position offers hourly pay with overtime and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of proven experience in control system design, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), SCADA systems, and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA configuration.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms for machinery and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and electrical systems.
• Lead or assist with planning, designing, and executing control projects for timely delivery.
• Integrate new control systems with existing machinery and perform testing and validation.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

HMI development tools

Job description

ManpowerGroup seeks a Controls Engineer for its client in the Sterling Heights, MI area to design and develop control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA configuration.

The role emphasizes programming, debugging, and integrating new controls with existing equipment, plus project documentation. A bachelor’s degree in EE/Control/Mechatronics and 2–5 years of experience are expected; the position offers hourly pay with overtime and strong benefits.