Senior Controls Engineer - Custom Machinery & Commissioning

Connect-Force; Wixom (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Client in Metro Detroit, MI is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support PLC and HMI systems for custom machinery. This is a high-impact engineering role that directly shapes how world-class machines are built and delivered.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, mentor junior engineers, define standards, and support commissioning with limited travel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a controls/automation engineer in capital equipment environments.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians and customers.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, machine builders, and electrical teams.
• Troubleshoot and debug systems during build, test, and customer acceptance.
• Support machine startup, integration, and commissioning (limited travel).
• Help define controls standards, best practices, and continuous improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making.

Kenntnisse

Controls Engineer

Automation Engineer

PLC platforms

HMI development

Motion control

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Confidential Client in Metro Detroit, MI is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support PLC and HMI systems for custom machinery. This is a high-impact engineering role that directly shapes how world-class machines are built and delivered.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, mentor junior engineers, define standards, and support commissioning with limited travel.