Controls Engineer

Role: Controls Engineer

Location: Troy, MI

Salary: $80-125k DOE

Position Overview: We are a systems integrator focusing on machines and controls for automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems. The position requires experience in PLCs, CAD, AutoCAD, HMI, Allen Bradley, and Siemens software as well as excellent technical writing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop/modify PLC code and HMI applications
• Create and modify CAD drawings and AutoCAD schematics
• Design, install, and maintain instrumentation and control systems
• Provide technical documentation, instruction manuals, and user guides
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and control system issues
• Conduct preventative maintenance on instrumentation and control systems
• Visit jobsites including overnight to oversee field contractors and projects
• Maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Work with contractors to install equipment on customer sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation and control systems
• Experience with PLCs, AutoCAD, HMI, Allen Bradley, and Siemens software
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Bonus eligible
• Travel bonus for nights away
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Summer hours
• Hybrid schedule- 3 days in office, 2 days remote