Controls Software Engineer: Hands-on Automation & Systems

Connect-Force

Farmington Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to own PLC programming and support automated machinery from design through startup and customer acceptance. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Hardware, and Project Management teams to ensure robust controls solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, troubleshooting complex systems, and delivering production-ready equipment in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor/Associate degree or 7+ years in industry.
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial controls and automation.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers and work in a team.
  • Ability to navigate project timelines and changing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and modifying PLC programs using Ladder Logic and Function Block programming.
  • Programming, setting up, starting, debugging, commissioning, and running automated machinery.
  • Participating in project design decisions with mechanical and management teams.
  • Reading and modifying electrical prints to support machine changes.
  • Working with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms and other automation systems.
  • Supporting motion-control systems and industrial networks.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Problem-solving
Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7+ years relevant experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7
TIA Portal
Sinumerik 840D
Studio 5000
FactoryTalk Studio
WinCC Flexible
IndraWorks

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to own PLC programming and support automated machinery from design through startup and customer acceptance. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Hardware, and Project Management teams to ensure robust controls solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, troubleshooting complex systems, and delivering production-ready equipment in a dynamic industrial environment.

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