Software Engineer

Advantage Technical; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Software Engineer - Automotive in Sterling Heights, MI to lead controls improvements on the plant floor and troubleshoot complex issues across machinery and robotics. You will drive plant IT integration and provide hands-on guidance to maintenance crews and electricians, ensuring reliable performance.

The role requires 5+ years with PLC/CNC and controls software, plus strong leadership and communication skills; a background in engineering and lean practices is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• PLC/CNC and controls software experience.
• Strong leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with maintenance and process teams.
• Microsoft Suite familiarity.
• PLC controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allen Bradley).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement controls improvements using plant monitoring software.
• Lead troubleshooting to find root cause and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate resources and break problems into action items.
• Train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Integrate equipment into plant IT platforms and quality tools.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robotics, automation, and downtime issues.
• Review installations; reprogram equipment for engineering changes.
• Maintain backups for automation and robotics installations.
• Participate in equipment safety risk assessments.

Skills

PLC/CNC experience

Controls software

Leadership

Teamwork & communication

Microsoft Office

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Rexroth PLC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Fanuc

Siemens Rexroth

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Software Engineer - Automotive

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Pay Rate: $40.66/hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Regular Business Hours

Keep the Line Moving. Keep the Systems Running.

Advantage Technical is hiring a Controls Technician on behalf of our client, a growing automotive manufacturing organization. If you love troubleshooting and solving tough problems, this Sterling Heights, MI role is for you. This role improves equipment performance and leads troubleshooting on the plant floor.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement controls improvements using plant monitoring software
• Lead troubleshooting to find root cause and resolve performance issues
• Coordinate resources and break problems into action items
• Train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Integrate equipment into plant IT platforms and quality tools
• Troubleshoot machinery, robotics, automation, and downtime issues
• Review installations; reprogram equipment for engineering changes
• Maintain backups for automation and robotics installations
• Participate in equipment safety risk assessments

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of related experience
• PLC/CNC and controls software experience
• Strong leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with maintenance and process teams
• Microsoft Suite familiarity
• PLC controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allen Bradley)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Robotics and computer vision experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5-Why problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA79
• Siemens TIA Portal and Fanuc experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer.

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