Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Automation & Projects

Daimler Truck

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 139,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
401k match
Full benefits package
4 weeks vacation
13+ holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Onsite fitness
Tuition assistance
Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer III to lead design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing controls across machining, assembly, and test cells. This role drives complex automation projects, supports new product launches, and collaborates with global engineering teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and engine controls, manage device level

Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/mechatronics engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years of controls engineering experience.
  • At least 5 years of Siemens PLC programming and HMI development.
  • Experience with MES and FIS systems such as SISAM/PRISMA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex controls projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
  • Support controls for machining, assembly and test cells.
  • Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in engineering practices.
  • Provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Siemens PLC
HMI development
MES systems
PRISMA
SISAM
Project lead
Travel ~10%
Windows in plant
Microsoft Office
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer III to lead design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing controls across machining, assembly, and test cells. This role drives complex automation projects, supports new product launches, and collaborates with global engineering teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and engine controls, manage device level

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