Junior PLC Controls Engineer — Design & Troubleshoot

LM Manufacturing

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

LM Manufacturing in Detroit is seeking a Controls Engineer to assist in the design, development and installation of PLC-based control systems. You will troubleshoot PLC-related issues, develop technical documents and participate in startup and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on electrical/mechatronic knowledge and strong collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with RSLogix and FactoryTalk, and a proven ability

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar engineering degree or trade qualification is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Assist design, development and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PLC-related issues in production.
  • Produce and update technical documents and schematics.
  • Demonstrate strong safety awareness and follow company policies.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to support operations.

Skills

Electrical control systems
PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Electrical schematics
Industrial networks
Vision systems
Documentation
MS Office

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering degree or trades qualification

Tools

RSLogix500
RSLogix5000
FactoryTalk View Studio
PanelView/PanelView Plus
DeviceNet/EthernetIP

Job description

LM Manufacturing in Detroit is seeking a Controls Engineer to assist in the design, development and installation of PLC-based control systems. You will troubleshoot PLC-related issues, develop technical documents and participate in startup and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on electrical/mechatronic knowledge and strong collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with RSLogix and FactoryTalk, and a proven ability

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