Controls Engineer II

Opportunity Group, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

Opportunity Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer near SW GR in Michigan for a direct-hire leadership role with minimal overnight travel (~10%).

The ideal candidate has strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience, some exposure to Siemens, and an interest in leading a small controls team. You will design and program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, integrate robotics and vision systems, troubleshoot to improve uptime, and oversee projects from concept through installation.

Formación

• 4+ years of PLC programming in industrial automation.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong leadership to lead, coach, and develop engineers.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Willingness to travel overnight ~10%.
• BSEE or related engineering degree preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical / Controls Engineers.
• Design and program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (ControlLogix / CompactLogix, FactoryTalk).
• Integrate robots and vision systems into automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to improve uptime.
• Oversee projects from concept through installation and runoff.
• Manage controls-related component selection and ordering.
• Collaborate with Machine Designers and Project Managers to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Support customers with minimal overnight travel (10%).

Conocimientos

Leadership

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Team mentorship

Project management

Communication

Educación

BSEE or related engineering degree

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

FactoryTalk

RSLogix/Studio 5000

AutoCAD

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer for a custom machine builder near SW GR. This is a direct-hire leadership role with minimal overnight travel (around 10%). The ideal candidate has strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience, some exposure to Siemens, and an interest in leading a small controls team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical / Controls Engineers.
• Design and program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (ControlLogix / CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, etc.).
• Integrate robots and vision systems into automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to improve reliability and uptime.
• Oversee projects from concept through installation and runoff.
• Manage controls-related component selection and ordering.
• Collaborate with Machine Designers and Project Managers to ensure projects are accurate, on time, and within scope.
• Support customers as needed with minimal overnight travel (10%).

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs (MicroLogix, ControlLogix/RSLogix/Studio 5000), HMIs, and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SCADA is preferred.
• 4+ years of PLC programming in an industrial automation environment.
• Robotics experience (any brand) is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort being hands-on with equipment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop other engineers.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project-management skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight about 10%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (citizen or permanent resident).
• BSEE or related engineering degree is preferred but not required for candidates with strong relevant experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, bonus potential, and more.