PLC Controls Engineer - Automation & Commissioning

Nehez Recruiting; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nehez Recruiting is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer in Rochester Hills, MI to design and commission PLC-based control systems for custom manufacturing and testing equipment. You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and machine control architectures while integrating motion control, sensors, and robotics.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC controls experience, a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years PLC controls experience in industrial automation or custom machine building.
• Strong experience programming PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).
• Experience developing HMI applications using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, or similar software.
• Experience with industrial networking, motion control, and machine automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, PLC software, and equipment operation in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for manufacturing and testing equipment.
• Develop PLC software, HMI applications, and machine control architecture for automated systems.
• Configure industrial networks/protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP).
• Integrate motion control, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, vision, robotics into equipment.
• Create and review electrical schematics and control panel designs.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and controls during integration, validation, and startup.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical/software/manufacturing/project teams.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, customer installations, and commissioning.
• Diagnose control system issues and implement software modifications for improvements.
• Support sales with technical expertise during meetings and proposals.
• Ensure safety standards and customer specs are met.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Motion control

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Nehez Recruiting is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer in Rochester Hills, MI to design and commission PLC-based control systems for custom manufacturing and testing equipment. You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and machine control architectures while integrating motion control, sensors, and robotics.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC controls experience, a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, and strong troubleshooting skills.