Process Controls Project Engineer / Lead Controls Engineer in Troy

Energy Jobline ZR; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the Auburn Hills, MI area seeks a Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer to lead large-scale automation projects, provide technical leadership, and drive successful commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial process controls, strong PLC/HMI skills, experience with EPLAN/AutoCAD, and are willing to travel 25–50% for site work; a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with industrial process controls (temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, and fluid handling).
• Experience with process equipment and instrumentation (sensors, valves, pumps, piping, tanks, ovens, furnaces).
• Strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical control design, troubleshooting and commissioning. Omron, Mitsubishi, or Toyopuk desired; AB and Siemens also welcome.
• Experience with PID control, instrumentation, control loops, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Experience with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD, electrical schematics, control panels, component selection.
• Ability to lead controls engineering projects and interface with customers during installation and commissioning.
• Experience with industrial ovens or furnaces and pretreatment/E-Coat systems is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel ~25–50% overnight for site work.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience; authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass standard pre-hire checks (background, drug screen, references).

Skills

Industrial controls

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical design

Field commissioning

Control systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer – Industrial Process Systems

A global leader in the engineering and construction of industrial process systems in the Auburn Hills, MI area is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer seeking challenging large-scale automation projects, technical leadership opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional benefits.

Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer salaries are anticipated to be $120,000–$160,000 annually, based on each candidate's experience and education. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate. The company offers an excellent benefits package including generous PTO, excellent healthcare benefits, a strong 401(k) match, and more.

Qualified Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineers will have most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:

• 5+ years of recent/relevant experience with industrial process controls, including equipment involving temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, and fluid handling.
• Experience with process equipment and instrumentation, including sensors, valves, pumps, piping systems, tanks, industrial ovens, furnaces, and related equipment.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls design, troubleshooting, and commissioning experience. Omron, Mitsubishi, or Toyopuk experience is highly desirable; Allen-Bradley and Siemens experience is also welcome with a willingness to learn additional platforms.
• Experience with PID control, process instrumentation, control loops, VFDs, and industrial communications networks.
• Experience with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD, electrical schematics, control panels, and component selection.
• Ability to lead controls engineering projects, coordinate with engineers and designers, and interface directly with customers through installation and commissioning.
• Experience with industrial ovens, furnaces, pretreatment systems, E-Coat systems, or similar process applications is highly advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel approximately 25–50% overnight for customer-site commissioning and project support.
• A BS in Electrical Engineering is , but equivalent relevant experience will be strongly considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. H-1B transfers may be considered for exceptionally well-qualified, experienced candidates.
• Must be able to complete standard pre-hire checks including background, drug screen, references, etc.