Lead Controls Engineer – Automation & PLCs

MRG Technical

Mount Clemens (MI)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k)

Progression opportunities

Job summary

MRG Technical is seeking an experienced Controls or Automation Engineer to shape the controls team and own technically challenging projects. You will take a leading role on electrical and controls aspects of complex automation initiatives and coordinate engineers and technicians to drive on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in controls or automation engineering, hands-on PLC/HMI experience, and a proven ability to lead technical teams.

Qualifications

5+ years of controls, automation or electrical engineering experience.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, motion control and automated machinery.
Confident reading and troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Experience leading or coordinating engineers, electricians or other technical personnel.
Ability to take ownership of technically challenging automation projects.

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in the electrical and controls side of complex automation projects.
Coordinate technical personnel and work closely with engineering and project teams.
Review electrical designs, drawings and controls hardware to ensure projects are delivered correctly and on schedule.
Troubleshoot controls and electrical issues throughout the build and testing process.
Help develop processes, improve standards and influence how the controls function grows.