Electrical Controls Engineer – Industrial Paint & Process

Dynamics ATS; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamics ATS in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for large-scale automation projects across automotive, heavy truck, and aerospace sectors. This Direct Hire role offers professional growth, strong benefits, and the opportunity to lead engineers on multi-discipline teams.

You will design control panels, program PLCs/HMI, build control networks, commission systems, and troubleshoot throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron is highly desirable.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and PLC networks, including sizing, enclosures, NEC requirements.
• Experience with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD for electrical controls design and schematics.
• Hands-on commissioning and startup experience including I/O checks, alarms/faults, software debugging, VFDs, PID controllers.
• Experience with process systems such as ovens, air supply houses, pretreatment, and E-Coat systems is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, programmers, designers, and customers throughout projects.
• Willing to travel ~30% nationwide for onsite commissioning and support.
• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and PLC networks, including component sizing and NEC compliance.
• Program, test, and commission PLC and HMI systems across projects.
• Develop and maintain control networks; troubleshoot systems in the field and in the shop.
• Lead engineers, programmers, and designers on larger projects.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Dynamics ATS in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for large-scale automation projects across automotive, heavy truck, and aerospace sectors. This Direct Hire role offers professional growth, strong benefits, and the opportunity to lead engineers on multi-discipline teams.

You will design control panels, program PLCs/HMI, build control networks, commission systems, and troubleshoot throughout the project lifecycle.