Hands-On Plant Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI & CNC

Insight Global

Flint (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA options
FSA options
DCFSA options
401k with employer matching
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer to support day-to-day plant operations at a large automotive OEM facility in Michigan. You will provide hands-on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related systems on the plant floor, collaborating with maintenance, IT, and vendors to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, startup and recovery of PLC/HMI, and occasional equipment installation projects, with a strong focus on cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC logic.
  • Siemens HMI programming experience.
  • Experience with OEM standards and controls projects.
  • CNC experience.
  • Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.
  • Hands-on plant-floor work experience.
  • GM plant project exposure and M‑TEC training.
  • GCCH training or exposure.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot CNC machines.
  • Startup and recovery of PLC and HMI.
  • Provide day-to-day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns.
  • Support minor equipment installation projects.
  • Coordinate with IT and vendors for technical clarity.

Skills

Siemens PLC
Rockwell PLC
Siemens HMI
CNC experience
PLC/HMI troubleshooting
Hands-on plant-floor
GM plant experience
M‑TEC training
GCCH training

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer to support day-to-day plant operations at a large automotive OEM facility in Michigan. You will provide hands-on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related systems on the plant floor, collaborating with maintenance, IT, and vendors to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, startup and recovery of PLC/HMI, and occasional equipment installation projects, with a strong focus on cross-functional teamwork

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