Controls Engineer: PLC/Robot Automation Expert

Orion Solutions Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is seeking a Controls Engineer in the Ann Arbor area to design, program, and commission advanced automation systems. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on custom projects from concept through startup.

Required is 3+ years of controls experience, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Fanuc robot programming, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support equipment startups and customer sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Ability to travel 50% to support startups and customer sites.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
• Strong troubleshooting of complex automation systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Fanuc robot programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC-based control systems.
• Program and integrate Fanuc industrial robots.
• Develop HMIs and machine automation solutions.
• Commission new equipment and support startups.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade automation systems.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and networks.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Create technical documentation and assist in testing.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robot Programming

Studio 5000/RSLogix

Job description

Orion Solutions Group is seeking a Controls Engineer in the Ann Arbor area to design, program, and commission advanced automation systems. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on custom projects from concept through startup.

Required is 3+ years of controls experience, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Fanuc robot programming, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support equipment startups and customer sites.