Controls Engineer: PLC & SCADA Automation (Manufacturing)

The Pivot Group Careers

Wyoming (MI)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 128,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize PLC-based control systems for manufacturing environments. The role involves supporting installation, startup, and ongoing improvements of automated equipment in Kent County, within a short drive of Wyoming.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), and strong troubleshooting skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience applying PLC programming to manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.

Responsibilities

Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical diagrams

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), and strong troubleshooting skills

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