Controls Engineer (Michigan)

Anderson Process; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Process is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead PLC and HMI software design for automotive and industrial clients across North America. The role requires experience with Rockwell and Siemens, cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams, and frequent travel.

The ideal candidate has a technical electrical degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring safety and quality policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in an electrical related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, verbal and written, across the organization.
• Strong analytical ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Able to perceive needs and work independently.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with controls.
• Understanding of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver''s license and ability to be covered by company insurance.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of time.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI is a plus.
• Experience with Mitsubishi and Omron platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand standard electrical hardware drawings.
• Design PLC and HMI software to customer specifications for Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to create industrial machine control systems.
• Support build teams during all build phases of equipment.
• Configure DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET networks.
• Commission and validate systems at customer locations.
• Travel 25-50% to customer sites across North America.
• Adhere to Anderson Process safety and quality policies.
• Work with automotive and non-automotive customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Technical degree in electrical or related field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

Job description

Summary : The Controls Engineer, is directly responsible for all aspects of PLC and HMI software design and development. The ideal candidate will be someone who has several years of experience programming using both Rockwell and Siemens. This would be for automotive and nonautomotive (Industrial and Manufacturing customers).

The Controls Engineer will work with cross functional groups as well as support other engineering groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and fully understand standard electrical hardware drawings.
• Design of PLC and HMI software to customer specifications. Experience with both Rockwell and Siemens is a plus.
• Work alongside Mechanical Engineers to create an industrial machine control system.
• Support mechanical and electrical build teams during all build phases of the equipment.
• Experience configuring DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.
• Commissioning and validation of systems at the customer's location.
• Must be able to Travel throughout North America to customer's locations. Travel to customer's location may take up to 25-50% of the time.
• Follow all Anderson Process safety and quality policies.
• Experience in both Automotive customers and nonautomotive (Industrial customers) with their projects.

Education/Skills/Experience

Required:

• Technical degree in an electrical related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to effectively communicate throughout the organization.
• Strong analytical ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Able to perceive needs and work independently.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with controls.
• Understanding of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be covered by company insurance.
• Ability to travel 25-50% of time.

Preferred:

• Experience with additional software platforms such as Mitsubishi and Omron.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic controls.
• Understanding for P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagram) and experience in fluid flow or fluid dispensing systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a covered disability to perform the essential functions of the position as long as an undue hardship is not imposed.

Possible Hybrid work arrangement. Must be to be available to work on-site as the business needs dictate.

Anderson Process is an Equal Opportunity Employer