On-Site Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotics

APS Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

APS Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for automated production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, select control strategies, and integrate hardware and software. Responsibilities include system testing, debugging, and providing technical support to clients while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of control system principles, PLC programming, and HMI design.
• Experience with industrial automation systems and robotics.
• Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagram.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated production systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and develop control strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; conduct system testing and validation.
• Provide technical support to clients and ensure safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagram

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Automotive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens controls

Rockwell controls

Job description

APS Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for automated production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, select control strategies, and integrate hardware and software. Responsibilities include system testing, debugging, and providing technical support to clients while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.