Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer - Involves traveling to customer sites 10 days on 4 days off.

Must be a Citizen to be considered for this role.

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the design, functionality, and testing of upper-level automated sortation systems. You will lead and assist in the design and programming of new projects, diagnose and solve controls-related issues involving I/O, hardware, and software feedback, and employ best practices in electrical troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 'Human Machine Interface' (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix.
• Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications.
• Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-built drawings for approval.
• Individually or as a team, commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
• Provide support for system commissioning efforts.
• Must be able to hit the ground running supporting PLC's within a warehouse distribution center.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering
• Must have PLC Programming with Allen Bradley
• HMI Programming with FactoryTalk View and Wonderware
• Expertise in I/O device design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of VFDs, especially networked devices

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) is a MUST

Work Environment

This role involves working on-site at UPS and FedEx facilities during travel, and working from home when not on the road. Expect to work 45-hour weeks when at home and 50+ hours when traveling, following a schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. The position offers long-term growth opportunities and the flexibility to work remotely, traveling from your home base.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to APPLY TODAY!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Novi, MI.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $62.50/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 remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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