Controls Project Engineer: Hardware & Software Lead

KUKA; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Michigan to lead the design effort for hardware and software, ensuring the project is completed on schedule while maintaining design continuity.

You will review designs across electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role supports proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 2–4 years related experience.
• Ability to design and review electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Understand safety/environmental regulations and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for hardware and software to meet schedule and maintain design continuity.
• Organize and control engineering concepts, proposals, layouts, and reviews with the customer.
• Review drawings prior to final release and ensure compliance for internal buyoffs.
• Monitor software designs and ensure releases align with project schedule.
• Assist proposals with estimation and conception of new projects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Software design

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

KUKA is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Michigan to lead the design effort for hardware and software, ensuring the project is completed on schedule while maintaining design continuity.

You will review designs across electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role supports proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.