Senior PLC Controls Engineer – Automation & IIoT

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG); Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STG is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer for a major automotive client in Michigan. You will develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using plant data, lead problem solving, and troubleshoot to reduce downtime.

Successful candidates will have 5+ years of related controls experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and hands-on experience with Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley PLCs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related controls experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in FORD+ behaviors and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, vendors, and process team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• PLC experience with Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems using FIS data.
• Lead problem solving to resolve equipment performance issues.
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and validation of fixes.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Integrate controls into IT systems such as FIS, IIoT, QWX, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robots, automation, and controls for downtime.
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times.
• Review and coordinate project installations.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, and robots.
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety.

Skills

Error proofing

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens Step7

TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley

Rexroth

Job description

STG is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer for a major automotive client in Michigan. You will develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using plant data, lead problem solving, and troubleshoot to reduce downtime.

Successful candidates will have 5+ years of related controls experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and hands-on experience with Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley PLCs.