Controls Engineer

A reputable manufacturing client in the Metro Detroit area is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. This is a direct hire position with competitive compensation and a bonus included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design hardware and software for automation systems, including electrical, pneumatic, PLC, HMI, and drives.
• Create and update bills of material for electrical designs.
• Work with project management to keep all drawings, bills of materials, manuals, sequence of operation, and PLC/HMI programs accurate and up-to-date.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings, lessons learned meetings, and project status meetings.
• Develop and review electrical and fluid drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Design PLC software programs and create HMI screens according to customer specifications.
• Provide product improvement suggestions and feedback to project management.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical is essential. Knowledge of EPLAN is beneficial.
• Strong familiarity with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Experience with other PLCs, HMIs, and operating systems (e.g., Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon/Telemecanique) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of various drives, robots, welding systems, adhesive dispensing, and other relevant technologies.
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in controls systems engineering.
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in robot programming is valued, with platforms including ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa/Motoman, Nachi, etc.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% locally and within North America, including Canada and Mexico.