Senior Controls Engineer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Lake Orion, MI is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with expertise in Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms to join our automation team.

You will lead PLC programming, commissioning, and project ownership from cradle to grave, with travel up to 65% and mentorship of junior engineers. The role requires mid to senior level experience (5+ years), hands-on control system development, and the ability to commission devices in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Strong project leadership from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to commission new devices and systems.
• Nice-to-have: robot programming, hardware design, and higher-level languages.

Responsibilities

• PLC Programming: develop software for automation systems on AB and Siemens.
• Project Ownership: lead projects from cradle to grave, including commissioning.
• Commissioning: field-ready device and system verification.
• Travel: 30% to 65% travel, with reduced travel as mentoring duties grow.
• Mentorship & teamwork: train and support junior engineers.

Skills

5+ years experience

Allen Bradley & Siemens

Project leadership

Commissioning

Robot programming (nice-to-have)

Hardware design (nice-to-have)

C / Python / Codesys (nice-to-have)

Tools

CodeSys

Python

C

Job description

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Full Time Lake Orion, Orion, MI, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $55.00 Hourly

We seek a talented and experienced Controls Engineer with expertise in Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms to join our team. If you are passionate about automation, project execution, and mentorship, this might be your perfect opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

• PLC Programming: Develop and implement software for automation systems using both Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms. This is a must-have skill for the role.
• Project Ownership: Lead projects from concept to completion ("cradle to grave"), including writing software, commissioning devices, and ensuring successful system operation.
• Commissioning: Confidently commission devices "out of the box" and ensure everything operates as expected in the field.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel approximately 30% to 65% of the time. Senior-level engineers with strong mentorship capabilities will have reduced travel requirements as they help guide and support junior team members.
• Mentorship & Teamwork: Collaborate with the team, provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers, and foster a supportive and learning-focused environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Mid to Senior level (5+ years preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with both Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems is required.
• Project Leadership: Proven experience in managing and executing control system projects from start to finish.
• Commissioning Experience: Ability to commission new devices and systems confidently.

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Haves):

• Robot Programming: Experience with or a desire to learn robot programming.
• Hardware Design: Experience with hardware design is a plus.
• Higher-Level Programming: Familiarity with higher-level programming languages such as C, Python, or CodeSys.

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunities: Contribute to interesting, high-impact projects while enhancing your skill set.
• Collaborative Team: Work with a supportive and innovative team that values training and professional development.
• Balanced Travel: Travel less as you grow in your role and mentor the next generation of engineers.

If you are a skilled controls engineer with a passion for automation, project execution, and mentorship, we would love to hear from you!

Relocation not available for this position.

Visa sponsorship not available to this position