Electrical Controls Engineer

Adecco; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support a complex manufacturing operation in Michigan. The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with project engineering to maintain, improve and automate facility equipment, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and external service providers.

You will work on electrical distribution, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and CAD-drawn schematics, leading capital projects from concept to implementation while upholding electrical and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of electrical controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Background supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software.
• Experience with industrial robotics and related automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical distribution systems, machine controls, PLCs, HMIs, and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
• Lead or support electrical and controls capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on upgrades.
• Provide engineering support for internal and external projects.
• Apply continuous improvement and preventive maintenance to improve reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC programs.
• Support plant automation initiatives, including robotics and integrated systems.
• Interpret and revise electrical schematics and documentation using CAD.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance and operations.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical drawings

Industrial robotics

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collab

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical CAD software

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support a complex manufacturing operation by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving facility and production equipment. This individual will work closely with maintenance, operations, and external service providers to execute capital projects, enhance automation systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with project engineering responsibilities and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of electrical, controls, and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical distribution systems, machine controls, PLCs, HMIs, and automation-related equipment throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot technical issues involving manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
• Lead or support electrical and controls-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on equipment upgrades and installations.
• Provide engineering support for internally and externally designed projects.
• Apply continuous improvement and preventive maintenance principles to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC programs as needed.
• Support plant automation initiatives, including robotic and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Interpret and revise electrical schematics and documentation using CAD software.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance personnel, operations teams, and outside service providers.

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills

• Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• Experience reading and revising electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Understanding of applicable electrical and machine safety standards.
• Experience supporting robotics and automated equipment is a plus.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation, drives, and process control components is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Skilled at building relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data-driven approach to decision making and process improvement.
• Ability to remain effective in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of electrical controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Background supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software.
• Experience with industrial robotics and related automation technologies.