Senior Controls Engineer: Custom Machinery & PLC Expert
Connect-Force
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Job summary
Connect-Force is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a confidential client in Metro Detroit. You will design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery, collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams.
This role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, opportunities to lead projects from concept through commissioning, and growth within a growing engineering organization.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer
- Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)
- Experience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks
- Background in machine build, automation, or capital equipment environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset
- Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, and customers
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery
- Collaborate closely 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
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Job description
Connect-Force is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a confidential client in Metro Detroit. You will design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery, collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams.
This role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, opportunities to lead projects from concept through commissioning, and growth within a growing engineering organization.
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