Controls Engineer Siemens

Valknut; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Valknut is seeking a Controls Engineer for Wixom, MI and Romulus, MI to support machine build, integration, and commissioning. Start with shop debugging in Wixom and extend to on-site installation in Romulus, with heavy second shift and holiday work.

Candidates should have Siemens PLC expertise (TIA Portal V15.1, S7-1500) and PanelView experience, plus an automotive background and GM Powertrain standards familiarity. Willingness to travel locally and work long weeks is required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal V15.1) and S7-1500 processors.
• Experience configuring PanelView HMIs.
• Automotive manufacturing background; GM Powertrain standards preferred.
• Willingness to work 6–7 days per week, 2nd shift and holiday periods.
• Ability to provide shop-floor and field support during installs and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming, debugging, and line integration using Siemens platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI/PanelView interfaces.
• Provide active shop-floor and field support during machine install, runoffs, and commissioning.
• Support operations on 2nd shift and during holiday schedules.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

S7-1500

PanelView HMIs

Automotive manufacturing

GM Powertrain standards

Troubleshooting

Field support

Tools

TIA Portal

PanelView

GM Powertrain equipment

Job description

Job Title: Controls EngineerLocations: Wixom, MI (Shop) & Romulus, MI (Plant Installation)Duration: Contract through year-end (potential to extend based on upcoming projects)Schedule: Typically 6–7 days/week; must be available for 2nd shift and holiday work (including Christmas shutdown)Travel: Local contract; no per diem/travel expenses providedOverviewSeeking a Controls Engineer with a strong Siemens PLC background to support machine build, integration, and commissioning. The role will start with shop debug in Wixom, MI, and follow the equipment to on-site installation and support in Romulus, MI.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform PLC programming, debugging, and line integration using Siemens platforms.Configure and troubleshoot HMI / PanelView interfaces.Provide active shop-floor and field support during machine install, runoffs, and commissioning.Support operations on 2nd shift and work through critical year-end shutdown/holiday schedules.RequirementsStrong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (specifically Siemens TIA Portal V15.1 and S7-1500 processors).Experience configuring and troubleshooting PanelView / HMIs.Automotive manufacturing background; GM Powertrain (SiFACS) standards experience is highly preferred.Willingness and availability to work 6–7 days per week, 2nd shift, and over the upcoming holiday periods.You should be proficient in:Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringTroubleshooting SkillsTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentCommissioningControl EngineeringMachines & technologies you'll use:General MotorsGM PowertrainTIA PortalSiemens