Senior Controls Engineer - Lead Automation & PLC Projects

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

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.