Senior Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Automation (Onsite)

Aerotek; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage electrical drawings, control change requests, and design automated control systems in Detroit, MI. You will develop HMIs, troubleshoot PLCs, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires over 5 years of controls experience, with Allen-Bradley PLC expertise and SCADA/PowerFlex familiarity. The position is on-site in Detroit with a long-term opportunity and a bonus potential up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with SCADA systems and PowerFlex.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on project needs.
• CMMS experience and familiarity with mining operations (MSHA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate field wiring into detailed drawings.
• Own and consolidate electrical drawings.
• Address electrical control change requests by operations.
• Generate instructions and drawings for field execution.
• Maintain single line diagrams.
• Manage and maintain PLC programs, PC, and software.
• Conduct annual thermal inspections.
• Design and implement automated control systems with automatic and manual modes.
• Develop and integrate HMIs for operator control and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and network infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

SCADA

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PowerFlex

SCADA systems

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage electrical drawings, control change requests, and design automated control systems in Detroit, MI. You will develop HMIs, troubleshoot PLCs, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires over 5 years of controls experience, with Allen-Bradley PLC expertise and SCADA/PowerFlex familiarity. The position is on-site in Detroit with a long-term opportunity and a bonus potential up to 10%.