Lead Automation Controls Engineer - Manufacturing

Our Next Energy Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc. in Novi, MI, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design, integration, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment.

The role covers MES interfaces, HMI/SCADA, robotics integration, safety systems, and standards documentation, with collaboration across maintenance and production teams to improve cycle time and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Lead integration and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain MES interfaces and data collection tools.
• Ensure safety standards and machine safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Industrial networking

Servo systems & drives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

Keyence Vision

Cognex Vision

Ethernet/IP / Profinet

Job description

Our Next Energy Inc. in Novi, MI, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design, integration, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment.

The role covers MES interfaces, HMI/SCADA, robotics integration, safety systems, and standards documentation, with collaboration across maintenance and production teams to improve cycle time and reliability.