PLC Controls Engineer: AutoCAD, HMI & Travel

City of Lincoln; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Ongoing training and career growth

Service Award Points program

Job summary

Schenck USA Corp. is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize advanced machinery and equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on expertise in electrical control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and project documentation. Based in Southfield, MI with up to 30% travel, you will collaborate across departments to meet schedules and budgets, support startup and field service, and implement improvements using new technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on controls engineering in industrial automation or custom machinery.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, networking, pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems and schematics for custom automation equipment using AutoCAD/EPLAN.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Develop and maintain controls documentation, BOMs, and project records.
• Manage controls activities to support schedules, budgets, and performance goals.
• Review customer requirements and drawings to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop functional specifications and support testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical control design

Project management

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Schenck USA Corp. is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize advanced machinery and equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on expertise in electrical control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and project documentation. Based in Southfield, MI with up to 30% travel, you will collaborate across departments to meet schedules and budgets, support startup and field service, and implement improvements using new technologies.