Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

This role is responsible for the execution and development of manufacturing controls. The work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity, where considerable creativity and initiative are required, as well as a high level of independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute projects, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff.
• Design, construct, integrate, and install plant equipment, ensuring successful launch and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on new controls technologies such as PLC, HMI, networks, robots, and vision systems required for producing high-quality parts.
• Manage deliveries according to program timing milestones.
• Provide project updates and reports to upper management.
• Support existing programs/sites through troubleshooting and other technical assistance.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers.
• Design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems.
• Develop and test advanced process technology.
• Focus on hardware and software controls engineering design for small automated cells within the manufacturing plant.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC ladder logic and schematics/hardware design using Logix5000 and ePlan.
• Familiarity with GM controls standards.
• Ability to independently run a cell or station without guidance.
• GCCH & GCCS experience or certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of PLC work experience as a Controls Engineer.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems.
• A degree or training in Mechatronics is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Environment

This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the successful candidate to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis in a plant floor assembly setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Orion, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Orion,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 2026.

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