Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer

Voltava; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings with employer""con"

Job summary

Voltava, a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner, seeks a Controls Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation systems across our manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, optimize equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong PLC experience (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), programming in C/C++, reading schematics, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field
• 2+ years in manufacturing/automotive environment
• Experience with automation controls and troubleshooting
• Reading electrical drawings and schematics
• Exposure to automation technologies and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve automation control systems and equipment reliability
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues and implement corrective actions
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Skills

PLCs

C++

C#

Electrical drawings

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Documentation

Safety & CI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

HMI systems

Industrial comms protocols

Job description

Voltava, a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner, seeks a Controls Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation systems across our manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, optimize equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong PLC experience (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7), programming in C/C++, reading schematics, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.