Senior Industrial Controls Engineer – Automation & SCADA

The Detroit Salt Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Salt Company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and implement automated control systems for mining operations. You will serve as project manager on larger automation projects, supported by outside vendors, and help commission those projects to ensure reliability and safety.

You will maintain HMIs, support a Factory Information System for real-time data access across mine operations, and troubleshoot PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and network infrastructure while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PowerFlex drives, and HMI platforms (e.g., PanelView, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Experience with SCADA systems, networking, and Windows/VMware infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on project and support needs.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated control systems.
• Serve as project manager on larger automation projects supported by outside vendors and support commissioning for those projects.
• Maintain and improve HMIs for operator control and monitoring.
• Maintain a Factory Information System for real-time data access across mine operations.
• Provide technical support for integrating standalone components into centralized control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and network infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley Control

PowerFlex drives

HMI platforms (PanelView, Wonderware, 

SCADA systems

Networking

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Windows/VMware infrastructure

Job description

The Detroit Salt Company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and implement automated control systems for mining operations. You will serve as project manager on larger automation projects, supported by outside vendors, and help commission those projects to ensure reliability and safety.

You will maintain HMIs, support a Factory Information System for real-time data access across mine operations, and troubleshoot PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and network infrastructure while