Hands-On Controls Engineer – PLCs, FANUC & Vision Systems

Insight Global; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a 6-month contract in Bay City, Michigan. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting automation systems such as PLCs, FANUC robots, and CNC machining equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and expertise with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens and Rockwell PLCs (logic, programming, troubleshooting).
• Experience working with FANUC robotics (troubleshooting, integration).
• Hands-on experience with Keyence vision systems.
• Familiarity with CNC machining equipment and associated automation systems.
• Ability to work independently on a live manufacturing floor and support both existing equipment and new machine bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC logic troubleshooting and modification using Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing production equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support FANUC robots integrated into production lines.
• Interface with Keyence vision systems to ensure accurate inspection and detection.
• Assist with bringing up new equipment, from installation through to production readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure uptime and automation performance.
• Work with CNC machining equipment and the automation systems that interface with it.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

FANUC robotics

Keyence vision systems

CNC machining equipment

Job description

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a 6-month contract in Bay City, Michigan. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting automation systems such as PLCs, FANUC robots, and CNC machining equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and expertise with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off.