Engineering Controls Specialist

Now Hiring: Engineering Controls Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Pay Rate: $42.30/hour

Shift: Morning Shift | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Overtime: Required, up to 20 hours/week

Work Type: Fully Onsite

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Specialist to support and improve manufacturing control systems, automation, and plant equipment performance. This role focuses on troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing PLC- and robot-controlled systems while leveraging Factory Information Systems (FIS) data to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and automation using FIS data
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment, automation, and controls issues
• Coordinate resources to resolve performance issues and validate corrective actions
• Program and reprogram PLC, CNC, robots, and automation systems for engineering changes
• Maintain and manage program backups for machinery and automation equipment
• Support integration of controls with IT systems such as FIS, Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS
• Review cycle times and equipment performance using plant monitoring software
• Support new installations of automation, robotics, material handling, and machinery
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Review project installations and participate in equipment safety risk assessments

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Automation, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and/or Rexroth PLC controllers
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation, CNC, and robotics systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally with UAW maintenance, vendors, and process teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experience with robotics and computer vision systems
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79 safety standards
• Fanuc robot and controls troubleshooting experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why)
• Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

Education

• Required: High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Additional Information

• Fully onsite role in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Morning shift with required overtime
• Safety training and PPE required per plant standards

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