Senior Controls Engineer – Automotive Automation & Travel

Control System Integrators; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Control System Integrators Inc (CSI) in Warren, MI is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead the engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for manufacturing and process operations. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI software development, panel design, and startup/debug of systems, with opportunities for long-term assignments to solve facility problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics/mechatronics/mechanical).
• 8+ years as controls or automation engineer.
• 5+ years in control systems engineering/design in automotive.
• 5+ years writing/editing PLC and HMI software; startup and debug.
• Knowledge of PLC/CNC hardware and servo drives.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and test electrical control systems for manufacturing operations.
• Detail and design electrical control panels.
• Develop PLC and HMI software; startup and debug control systems.
• Provide technical support for installation and customer training.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30%.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

Startup & debugging

Automation engineering

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Servo drives

CNC hardware

Job description

Control System Integrators Inc (CSI) in Warren, MI is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead the engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for manufacturing and process operations. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI software development, panel design, and startup/debug of systems, with opportunities for long-term assignments to solve facility problems.