Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Vision Systems

Auria; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plan

Fertility benefits

Parental leave and adoption surrogacy

Tuition reimbursement

Company match 50% up to 8%

Job summary

Auria is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Saint Clair, Michigan plant to lead electrical and instrumentation improvements across manufacturing lines. You will work with plant teams to troubleshoot, program PLCs and HMIs, and support automation projects with Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex and other vendors.

The role demands a Bachelor of Science in engineering and about five years of related experience, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing electrical systems and controls is expected.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and improve plant efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing issues to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant teams on continuous improvement of electrical/instrumentation performance.
• Participate in engineering teams and provide technical support.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and VFDs across vendors (Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex, Keyence, SEW, Lenze).
• Design and implement electrical systems and test methods.
• Review electrical plans and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct tests and inspections of electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians; provide information as needed.
• Maintain equipment by following manufacturer instructions and service protocols.
• Update product databases with data and documentation.
• Support management with additional tasks as required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Vision System programming

VFD configuration

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting

Testing methods

Rockwell

Siemens

Cognex

AutoCAD

Mitsubishi

Omron PLC/HMI

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC/HMI

Mitsubishi PLC

Cognex Vision System

Job description

Auria is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Saint Clair, Michigan plant to lead electrical and instrumentation improvements across manufacturing lines. You will work with plant teams to troubleshoot, program PLCs and HMIs, and support automation projects with Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex and other vendors.

The role demands a Bachelor of Science in engineering and about five years of related experience, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.