Controls Engineer: PLC/Robotics, HMI & OT Cybersecurity

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silk Road Technologies Canada is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Elkton, Michigan. The ideal candidate will lead in designing and implementing electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems. They should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with at least three years of hands-on experience. Additional skills in PLC, HMI programming, and mechanical abilities are preferred. The position emphasizes cybersecurity practices and requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of related technical hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete design of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems.
• Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices.
• Support new program equipment launch activity relating to startup and debug.
• Use computer based engineering software and equipment.
• Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed.

Skills

High level of cooperation and commitment

Ability and Willingness to Learn

Adaptive to a Fast Paced Environment

Mechanical Ability

Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision

Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AB PLC and HMI programming software

Siemens PLC and HMI programming software

Fanuc and Motoman programming languages

Microsoft Office

MQ1 and QAD databases

Job description

Silk Road Technologies Canada is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Elkton, Michigan. The ideal candidate will lead in designing and implementing electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems. They should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with at least three years of hands-on experience. Additional skills in PLC, HMI programming, and mechanical abilities are preferred. The position emphasizes cybersecurity practices and requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.