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

Insight Global

Bay City (MI)

On-site

USD 61,992 - 68,880

Full time

14 days+

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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.