Travel-Ready Controls Engineer: PLC & Panel Design

Automation Movers International; Flint Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Movers International in Warren, MI seeks a Controls Engineer to lead engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for manufacturing and process operations. Occasional travel to customer sites is required, with a focus on startup and support.

The role emphasizes panel design, PLC software, and operator interface development, with responsibility to train customer personnel and uphold a professional company image during contracts.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years automation/controls experience
• High School diploma with relevant experience or higher education with 3+ years
• GM experience preferred
• Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI experience
• Ability to perform standard control system design and panel detailing

Responsibilities

• Perform control system engineering and design using standardized methods
• Detail electrical control panels design
• Write and edit PLC software (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix)
• Edit and enter programmable operator interface software
• Startup and debug control systems for tools and equipment
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment
• Support training of customer personnel
• Represent the company professionally in customer contract situations
• Travel flexibility
• Potential for long-term facility-related problem solving

Skills

Automation / Controls

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC / HMI

Panel design

PLC programming

Field startup & debugging

Technical training support

Education

High School Diploma + 5-8 years experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Job description

Automation Movers International in Warren, MI seeks a Controls Engineer to lead engineering, design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for manufacturing and process operations. Occasional travel to customer sites is required, with a focus on startup and support.

The role emphasizes panel design, PLC software, and operator interface development, with responsibility to train customer personnel and uphold a professional company image during contracts.