Controls Engineer: Systems & Automation (Flexible)

LAPORTE L.C.C.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

LAPORTE L.C.C. in Detroit is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to support automation projects in diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in industrial controls. Key responsibilities include programming PLCs, collaborating on control system specifications, and providing startup services. Join LAPORTE for a rewarding career in engineering excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls or system integration role as a controls engineer.
• Strong proficiency in control panel design and network design.

Responsibilities

• Support controls and automation projects across various industries.
• Generate and maintain documentation such as I/O Lists and Functional Design Specifications.
• Provide commissioning and startup services.

Skills

Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Collaboration with other disciplines

Knowledge of NEC, UL508A

Leadership and organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEVA Wonderware

GE iFix

FactoryTalk Historian

SQL

Job description

LAPORTE L.C.C. in Detroit is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to support automation projects in diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in industrial controls. Key responsibilities include programming PLCs, collaborating on control system specifications, and providing startup services. Join LAPORTE for a rewarding career in engineering excellence and innovation.