Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision Systems

IAC Group; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Group in Michigan is seeking an automation technician to manage capital equipment processes from raw materials to finished goods. The role demands proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC programming, HMI development, Ethernet/IP, and electrical schematics, with hands-on work on servos, VFDs, and Fanuc robots.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with maintenance and quality on projects, training personnel, documenting controls, and supporting PFMEA activities and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC programming (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000)
• Proficiency in HMI development (FactoryTalk)
• Strong understanding of Industrial Ethernet/IP
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with servos and VFDs
• Fanuc robot programming (2+ years)
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality on project work
• Safety Equipment (Keyence)
• Vision Systems (Keyence Cameras and Scanners)
• Proficiency in debugging controls systems

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the capital equipment process from raw material to finished good.
• Lead development of processes that meet safety, quality, cycle, scrap, and labor standards.
• Establish controls and parameters for maintaining and monitoring the process.
• Train personnel on how to maintain the process and identify critical issues.
• Document all process controls.
• Participate in PFMEA activities.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and scrap reduction.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI development

Industrial Ethernet/IP

Electrical schematics

Servos & VFDs

Fanuc robots

Maintenance collaboration

Keyence safety

Vision systems

Controls debugging

Education

AA required

BS/BA preferred

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Keyence safety equipment

Job description

IAC Group in Michigan is seeking an automation technician to manage capital equipment processes from raw materials to finished goods. The role demands proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC programming, HMI development, Ethernet/IP, and electrical schematics, with hands-on work on servos, VFDs, and Fanuc robots.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with maintenance and quality on projects, training personnel, documenting controls, and supporting PFMEA activities and continuous improvement