Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Robotics Automation

Our Next Energy Inc / ONE; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc. Novi, MI is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.

The role involves developing control logic on Rockwell/Siemens platforms, configuring HMI/SCADA, and creating data collection and diagnostic tools to support production performance. You will support MES interfaces, FAT/SAT activities, and ensure safety and reliability of high-volume production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated production lines or industrial equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain control logic using Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems.
• Configure HMI/SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface.
• Develop and maintain automated production data collection, reporting, and diagnostic tools.
• Support MES, production traceability, and automation interfaces between PLCs and enterprise systems.
• Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotics, vision systems, and automation interfaces for high-volume production.
• Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors during FAT and SAT.
• Develop controls standards and documentation for plant automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Servo & VFDs

Machine vision

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Eng., Mechanical Eng., Software Eng., Mechatronics, or Automation Eng.

Tools

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens

Keyence

Cognex

Job description

Our Next Energy Inc. Novi, MI is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.

The role involves developing control logic on Rockwell/Siemens platforms, configuring HMI/SCADA, and creating data collection and diagnostic tools to support production performance. You will support MES interfaces, FAT/SAT activities, and ensure safety and reliability of high-volume production lines.