Senior Software Controls Engineer — Automation & Robotics

MT Talent Solutions Inc.; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation & personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

MT Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer for its Plymouth, Michigan team.

The role is hybrid (3 days in office) with about 40–50% travel and a base salary of $120,000–$155,000 USD per year, depending on experience. You will lead development, integration, and commissioning of control software for automated manufacturing systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with customers nationwide to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years experience in automation controls engineering or related field.
• Experience developing PLC/HMI and robotic applications in an OEM or system-integrator environment.
• Strong background in industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, CAN).
• Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of control systems with electrical schematics.
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead project teams on-site and at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and implementation of control software for automated manufacturing systems.
• Define PLC and HMI programming scope and support commissioning, startup, testing and optimization.
• Develop and integrate PLC, HMI, graphical interface and robotic control applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to controls engineers and project teams.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve challenges.
• Contribute to project estimates, validate new control features, and improve software standards.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI development

Robotics

Industrial networks

VB.NET

Visual Studio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS/Mechatronics

Tools

PanelView Plus

VB.NET

Visual Studio

WinCC Flexible / iFIX

Job description

MT Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer for its Plymouth, Michigan team.

The role is hybrid (3 days in office) with about 40–50% travel and a base salary of $120,000–$155,000 USD per year, depending on experience. You will lead development, integration, and commissioning of control software for automated manufacturing systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with customers nationwide to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.