Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Expert

Avancez, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

VSP Vision

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Avancez Assembly in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize automated assembly systems. You will tackle PLC/PC-based control solutions, perform problem solving, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and safety compliance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or IT and have 2+ years of experience with automation equipment, PLC programming, and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in industry with automation equipment.
• Travel required: minimum.

Responsibilities

• Review and input PLC data and logs.
• Program and troubleshoot automated assembly systems.
• Collaborate across facilities and departments.
• Maintain and improve OEE and process efficiency.
• Stay up to date on controls technology and safety.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens STEP 7

C++

C# / Ladder logic

Reading drawings

Fanuc Roberts programming

Communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

Studio 5000

Siemens STEP 7

Job description

Avancez Assembly in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize automated assembly systems. You will tackle PLC/PC-based control solutions, perform problem solving, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and safety compliance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or IT and have 2+ years of experience with automation equipment, PLC programming, and diagnostics.