Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

Colonial Group

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Robotics Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems across manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, optimize equipment performance, and work with cross‑functional teams to implement continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in manufacturing environments, experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7, and knowledge of C++, C#, and ladder logic.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/automotive/logistics environments
  • Strong programming and troubleshooting in industrial control systems
  • Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000; Siemens Step7)
  • Knowledge of C++, C#, and ladder logic programming
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
  • Experience with HMI and automation optimization
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems
  • Troubleshoot complex controls issues with cross-functional teams
  • Optimize equipment performance and safety compliance
  • Evaluate emerging automation technologies and implement improvements
  • Support multiple facilities and maintain documentation

Skills

Industrial control programming
Programming languages (C++, C#, Ladder
Root cause analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
HMI systems
Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
Siemens Step7

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Robotics Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems across manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, optimize equipment performance, and work with cross‑functional teams to implement continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in manufacturing environments, experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7, and knowledge of C++, C#, and ladder logic.

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