Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Electrical Systems

Paycom - ATS; Hudson, Litchfield Township (MI, MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX in Hudson, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and implement plant-wide electrical controls and PLC programs for first-shift, full-time operations. You will optimize processes, analyze bottlenecks, and drive productivity gains aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires a 4-year degree in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong CAD, Excel/Sheets, and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology or equivalent field OR equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of blueprints, process analysis and drafting terminology
• Knowledge of broad machine shop
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
• Knowledge of presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides).

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical controls for the entire plant including, not limited to schematics and programming, but also to include implementation.
• Design and update PLC programs for all of the plant equipment.
• Provide support to manufacturing engineers and maintenance technicians for projects and preventive maintenance.
• Provide support directly or by consulting with all departments within the company regarding electrical and electrically related topics.
• Work with outside equipment suppliers and vendors to effectively communicate company standards and practices.
• Investigate and research new developments in the electronic / electrical technology fields, and provide interface back to the organization of potential applications.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical wiring

Panel building

CAD software

Manufacturing best practices

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

HI-LEX in Hudson, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and implement plant-wide electrical controls and PLC programs for first-shift, full-time operations. You will optimize processes, analyze bottlenecks, and drive productivity gains aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires a 4-year degree in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong CAD, Excel/Sheets, and PowerPoint skills.