Controls & Test Systems Engineer II | Hybrid Detroit

Daimler Truck AG; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive end-to-end test systems integration for powertrain test benches. You will maintain industrial control systems, ensuring uptime and integrating data observability across test infrastructures.

The role emphasizes Siemens-based controls, HMI/SCADA integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to push efficiency and technology improvements. Hybrid in-office schedule in Detroit is available.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing or automotive testing.
• 2+ years in systems design, controls and automation.
• 1+ years handling 480 VAC high-power circuits and low-voltage control circuits.
• 1+ years with fieldbus/industrial Ethernet/IoT protocols.
• 1+ years CAD tools: AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, SolidWorks Electrical.
• 1+ years troubleshooting PLC-driven equipment and root-cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC/HMI and hardware.
• Siemens software: TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, Safety, Starter, PRONETA.
• Siemens programming: LAD, FBD, SCL.
• Solid technical reporting, procedures, and documentation.
• Analytical thinker with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support PLC/HMI control software and hardware for test benches and equipment.
• Support VFDs and troubleshoot/repair Drive systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, union techs, and suppliers on test center systems.
• Use problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage test center OT network per IT compliance and security.
• Implement OT monitoring interfaces for data observability integration.
• Explore new controls tech to improve operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain controls documentation, schematics, and manuals.
• Coordinate with Daimler Truck teams to standardize controls approaches.
• Lead cross-functional tasks and test-center infrastructure projects.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Siemens HMI

Electrical hardware

TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

SCL

LAD

FBD

Industrial Ethernet

Profibus

Profinet

OPC UA

IO-Link

CAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Beckhoff TwinCAT

SCADA interfaces

C#

Python

Documentation

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPlan Electric P8

SolidWorks Electrical

Ignition

FactoryTalk

VTScada

Grafana

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive end-to-end test systems integration for powertrain test benches. You will maintain industrial control systems, ensuring uptime and integrating data observability across test infrastructures.

The role emphasizes Siemens-based controls, HMI/SCADA integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to push efficiency and technology improvements. Hybrid in-office schedule in Detroit is available.