Controls Engineer – PLC/CNC Automation

HTC Global Services; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Group Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing automation, control systems, and equipment performance improvements. The ideal candidate will program PLCs, CNCs, and robotics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will lead troubleshooting, install projects, train maintenance staff, and reprogram equipment in response to engineering changes, with a focus on reducing downtime and enhancing safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of controls engineering or automation experience.
• Experience with PLC controllers including Siemens, Rexroth, or Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with PLC and CNC systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing system data to improve equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate resources to resolve equipment performance and downtime issues.
• Support the training of manufacturing personnel and maintenance electricians.
• Assist with the integration of controls into manufacturing information systems.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment, robotics, machinery, and control systems.
• Monitor equipment cycle times using plant monitoring software.
• Coordinate and support control system installation projects.
• Reprogram equipment to support engineering changes and process improvements.
• Maintain backup programs for machinery and automation systems.
• Program new automation equipment, material handling systems, machinery, and robots.
• Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Fanuc controls

Siemens Power Line/config

Job description

Controls Engineer – PLC/CNC Automation

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing automation, control systems, and equipment performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PLC programming, CNC systems, robotics, automation troubleshooting, and manufacturing control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and manufacturing equipment.


• Analyze manufacturing system data to improve equipment performance.


• Lead troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.


• Coordinate resources to resolve equipment performance and downtime issues.


• Support the training of manufacturing personnel and maintenance electricians.


• Assist with the integration of controls into manufacturing information systems.


• Troubleshoot automation equipment, robotics, machinery, and control systems.


• Monitor equipment cycle times using plant monitoring software.


• Coordinate and support control system installation projects.


• Reprogram equipment to support engineering changes and process improvements.


• Maintain backup programs for machinery and automation systems.


• Program new automation equipment, material handling systems, machinery, and robots.


• Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 5+ years of related controls engineering or automation experience.


• Experience with PLC controllers, including Siemens, Rexroth, or Allen-Bradley.


• Experience with PLC and CNC systems.


• Knowledge of manufacturing software systems.


• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Experience working with maintenance teams, vendors, and cross-functional personnel.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.


• Experience with robotics and computer vision.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.


• Knowledge of 8D and 5 Why problem-solving techniques.


• Experience with Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.


• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA79 standards.


• Experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal.


• Experience with Siemens Power Line and Solution Line configuration and programming.


• Experience troubleshooting Fanuc controls.


• Experience troubleshooting CNC equipment.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• 401(k) matching


• Group Life and Disability insurance


• Professional Development opportunities


• Wellness programs


• a variety of other perks

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.