Lead Controls Project Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

Lincoln Electric

Plymouth (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Plymouth, MI to lead cradle-to-grave control systems for automated projects. You will own electrical design, controls architecture, software development, and commissioning, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires 10+ years in automation, strong PLC and motion control experience, safety standards knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline; equivalent automation experience may be considered.
10+ years of experience designing and implementing industrial automation, automated test, or custom machinery systems.
Advanced experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, or equivalent.
Strong motion control experience including servo systems, VFDs, and multi-axis coordinated motion.
Understanding of machine safety standards and safety control systems.
Experience with electrical hardware design, panel layouts, and industrial controls.
Solid PC skills with MS Word and MS Excel.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~30%.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical owner for all controls and electrical aspects of assigned projects.
Lead controls engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle from concept development through customer acceptance.
Define and maintain technical direction, controls architecture, and execution strategy.
Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans throughout project execution.
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to controls engineers and project team members.
Review customer specifications, scope of work, and technical requirements.
Develop controls and electrical technical specifications.
Support project managers in developing budgets, schedules, and cost-to-complete assessments.
Participate in project planning, status reviews, risk reviews, and customer meetings.
Manage engineering changes and scope modifications throughout project execution.
Review electrical schematics, panel designs, bills of material, and hardware selections.
Lead PLC, motion control, HMI, SCADA, and industrial PC software development activities.
Develop and approve controls system architectures including PLC, HMI, motion control, safety, networking, and industrial communication systems.
Lead equipment startup, integration, commissioning, and validation activities.
Develop and execute FAT and SAT.