Controls Engineer — Custom Machinery, High-Impact Tech

Connect Force

Novi (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401k
PTO

Job summary

Confidential Client is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and automation teams to ensure seamless integration and robust performance on site.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system commissioning, and defining best practices with limited travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience as a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer.
  • Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar).
  • Experience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks.
  • Background in machine build, automation, or capital equipment environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation teams.
  • Troubleshoot and debug systems during build, test, and customer acceptance.
  • Support machine startup, integration, and commissioning (limited travel).
  • Help define controls standards, best practices, and continuous improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and assist technical decision-making.

Skills

Controls engineering
PLC programming
HMI development
Troubleshooting
Mentoring
Clear communication

Tools

Rockwell PLC
Siemens PLC

Job description

Confidential Client is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and automation teams to ensure seamless integration and robust performance on site.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system commissioning, and defining best practices with limited travel as needed.

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