Onsite Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Expert

HTC Global; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Work-life balance

Career development

Rewards program

Upskilling

Emerging tech exposure

Career mobility

Job summary

HTC Global Services in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing through development, troubleshooting, and improvement of automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming and experience with robotics, automation, and industrial control systems.

You will lead improvements, troubleshoot downtime, coordinate root-cause actions, and assist in training plant personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in controls engineering and PLC/troubleshooting.
• Experience with Siemens/Rexroth/Allen-Bradley PLCs and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control system improvements using FIS data.
• Lead problem-solving for equipment performance issues.
• Troubleshoot downtime in automation and robotics systems.
• Coordinate resources to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support training for plant electricians and manufacturing personnel.
• Program new automation, machines, and robots.
• Review project installations and maintain backups of programs.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

HTC Global Services in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing through development, troubleshooting, and improvement of automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming and experience with robotics, automation, and industrial control systems.

You will lead improvements, troubleshoot downtime, coordinate root-cause actions, and assist in training plant personnel.