Senior Controls Engineer

FANUC Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Plan

Long-Term Disability Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America is seeking a senior controls engineer to design, develop, debug, and deliver electrical controls hardware and software for ASG customers. As a senior team member, you will lead projects from concept through startup, mentor engineers, and collaborate with customers to meet technical and business goals.

You will program PLCs on Siemens and Rockwell, develop specs, support system integration, and provide on-site installation and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years designing and developing PLC applications on Siemens or Rockwell platforms.
• Minimum three years in a leadership role guiding teams and engineering strategy.
• Experience with PLC programming, TIA Portal, AB programming, HMI, and electrical print design.
• Strong knowledge of controls architectures (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Profisafe).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical controls hardware and software activities from concept to delivery.
• Mentor Controls Engineers and foster collaborative environment.
• Develop controls specifications defining project requirements and system behavior.
• Design, develop, and debug PLC and HMI programs on Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
• Support proposals with controls hardware and software cost estimates.
• Review customer specifications for project alignment and compliance.
• Contribute controls expertise across project execution and electrical design.
• Support system integration, testing, validation, and run-off activities.
• Provide on-site installation, startup, and customer support at facilities.
• Deliver training and create operator documentation with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

PLC Programming

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Programming

HMI Development

Electrical Print Design

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Profibus

Profisafe

Job description

Job Description

Who You Are
In this role, you would be responsible for designing, developing, debugging, and delivering electrical controls hardware and software solutions for customers of FANUC America's Automated Systems Group (ASG). As a senior member of the engineering team, you would serve as a technical leader on automation projects, helping ensure the successful execution of controls systems that support customer production and manufacturing objectives.

In this role, you would lead controls engineering activities from concept through implementation, including PLC programming, controls specification development, system integration, testing, customer support, and startup activities. You would collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor fellow engineers, and work directly with customers to develop solutions that meet technical, operational, and business requirements.

Successful candidates will be customer-focused problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about automation technology. Strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, communication skills, and a service-first mindset will contribute to success in this role. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead innovative automation projects and make a significant impact with industry-leading technology, we encourage you to apply.

How It's Done

• Lead the execution of electrical controls hardware and software activities for automation projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Mentor and support Controls Engineers while fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
• Develop controls specifications that accurately define project requirements and system functionality.
• Design, develop, and debug PLC and HMI programs utilizing Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
• Support proposal and quoting activities through controls hardware and software cost estimation.
• Review customer technical specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in electrical design activities and contribute controls engineering expertise throughout project execution.
• Support system integration, testing, validation, and run-off activities for large automation systems.
• Provide on-site installation, startup, debugging, and customer support at manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver customer training, develop operator documentation, and collaborate with sales, product management, manufacturing, and other ASG teams.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum four years of experience designing and developing PLC applications using Siemens or Rockwell platforms.
• Minimum of three years in a leadership role, guiding teams and implementing engineering strategies
• Experience with PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley programming, HMI development, and electrical print design.
• Proven experience with controls architectures including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Profisafe.
• Prior experience serving as a Lead Engineer on an engineering team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 40-50%, including overnight and weekend travel, and willingness to work overtime when required to meet customer and project deadlines.

What Would Be Even Better

• 8+ years of related controls engineering experience.
• Experience with FANUC automation and robotics technology.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to present technical evaluations and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze customer issues and develop effective resolutions.

It's Your Move

At FANUC America, we are driven by a deep respect for our people and a commitment to building a workplace dedicated to integrity and excellence. We believe that great careers are built through opportunity, growth, and collaboration- and we’re excited to invite talented individuals like you to explore what's possible with us.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Posting Location(s)

West Campus

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