Controls Software Engineer - Hands-On Automation & Global Travel

Connect Force; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Force is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to own and implement control software for automated machinery. The role offers hands-on involvement from concept through startup and customer acceptance in a collaborative, project-driven environment.

You’ll work across Mechanical and Hardware Engineering, participate in design decisions, and troubleshoot complex systems with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms. Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, or 7+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial controls and automated machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modifying PLC programs using Ladder Logic and Function Block programming.
• Programming, setting up, starting, debugging, commissioning, and running automated machinery.
• Reading and modifying electrical prints as required to support machine and controls changes.
• Working with Siemens and Allen-Bradley technologies and motion-control systems.
• Coordinating controls and software decisions with Hardware Engineering.
• Participating in customer meetings, machine run-offs, and project discussions.
• Supporting equipment through final installation and customer acceptance.

Skills

Industrial controls programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical/electronics

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree or 7+ years experience

Job description

Connect Force is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to own and implement control software for automated machinery. The role offers hands-on involvement from concept through startup and customer acceptance in a collaborative, project-driven environment.

You’ll work across Mechanical and Hardware Engineering, participate in design decisions, and troubleshoot complex systems with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms. Travel may be required as projects demand.