Senior Controls Engineer: PLC, Motion & Automation Lead

Venteon

Canton Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Advancement potential
Full time
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for our Canton, MI client site. The role requires five or more years of PLC programming experience and strong expertise with Rockwell/AB, Siemens, and Automation Direct platforms.

You will design, implement, and support automated control systems across manufacturing lines, including motion control and drive systems. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and possess excellent teamwork and problem-solving

Qualifications

  • Five+ years' experience in PLC programming.
  • Experience with Rockwell/AB PLC, Siemens and Automation Direct is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of ladders, IO, and motion control.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated control systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • Lead design reviews and coordinate with customers on specifications.
  • Develop BOMs and project timelines.
  • Perform testing, commissioning, and on-site support for controls projects.
  • Troubleshoot PLC logic and drive systems to optimize performance.
  • Maintain documentation and spare parts planning.

Skills

PLC Programming
Rockwell/AB PLC
Siemens PLC
Automation Direct PLC
HMI
VFD/Drives
Motion Control
AutoCAD
Ladder Logic
Schematic Reading
Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Computer Programming

Tools

AutoCAD
ControlLogix/CompactLogix
Motion Controllers

Job description

Venteon is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for our Canton, MI client site. The role requires five or more years of PLC programming experience and strong expertise with Rockwell/AB, Siemens, and Automation Direct platforms.

You will design, implement, and support automated control systems across manufacturing lines, including motion control and drive systems. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and possess excellent teamwork and problem-solving

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