Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Smart Manufacturing

TotalEnergies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Planning

Job summary

A global energy company in Michigan is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in PLC programming, robotics integration, and continuous improvement methodologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, developing HMI interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits are offered, along with generous paid time off and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, UR).
• Familiarity with MES/IIoT platforms and data collection systems.
• Knowledge of safety circuits and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Develop HMI interfaces for operator interaction.
• Provide technical support for production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Lean methodologies

Troubleshooting

Data dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

3+ years of experience in manufacturing automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A global energy company in Michigan is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in PLC programming, robotics integration, and continuous improvement methodologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, developing HMI interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits are offered, along with generous paid time off and retirement planning.