Senior Controls Software Engineer - Global Travel & PLCs

Planet Group (United States); Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Software Engineer for a global manufacturer in automation. Based in Farmington Hills, you will design and commission controls software, program PLCs, and support machine startups across domestic and international projects.

You will partner with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, traveling up to 40% to support commissioning and customer installations. A strong controls background and PLC experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent controls experience.
• 7+ years in controls, automation, or machine software engineering.
• Experience programming PLCs with Ladder Logic or Function Block.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or comparable controls systems.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, CANbus, RS232/485.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and commission controls software for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program PLCs and machine controls using industry-standard platforms.
• Collaborate in design reviews with mechanical/electrical teams.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service.
• Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Function Block

Industrial Networking

Problem Solving

Customer-facing Skills

Independent & Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

PLC programming platforms

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Software Engineer for a global manufacturer in automation. Based in Farmington Hills, you will design and commission controls software, program PLCs, and support machine startups across domestic and international projects.

You will partner with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, traveling up to 40% to support commissioning and customer installations. A strong controls background and PLC experience are essential.