CareerPlan

Controls Engineer

Burton, Michigan, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead controls-focused projects, troubleshoot PLCs, and drive plantwide improvements for manufacturing equipment like conveyors and automated storage systems.

Role type

Senior IC controls engineer (automation)

Builds

Production monitoring and alert systems for legacy equipment

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting, Allen-Bradley expertise, project planning, root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, technical documentation

Preferred skills

SCADA systems (Ignition), industrial networking protocols, machine safety systems, complex problem solving, training others

Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA

Responsibilities

Lead equipment installation and upgrade projects, troubleshoot and program PLCs to support operations, restore systems during downtime events, partner with skilled trades to resolve automation issues, develop project plans and cost estimates, build production monitoring systems, train team members on controls systems, maintain system documentation

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC