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Automation Control Systems Engineer — PLC, HMI & Robotics

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START)

Rochester Hills, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Automation, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Establish Priorities, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Multitasking, Network Topology, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Training, Testing, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Rochester Hills, MI
POSTED
8 days ago

Are you the engineer who brings machines to life?

Do you enjoy turning a customer’s I/O list and robot logic into an elegant control architecture, crafting HMIs that operators love, and debugging until every sequence runs flawlessly?

What you’ll do

  • Ingest client-provided robot logic and I/O databases to define complete robot control configurations and network topologies
  • Engineer and refine control designs to meet project objectives and resolve technical constraints
  • Explore and develop new approaches in robotics controls engineering
  • Plan and execute design verification and validation activities
  • Design intuitive graphical user interfaces/HMIs
  • Configure and program PLCs, robots, and related software applications
  • Author sequential control logic and interlocks
  • Generate clear system documentation: drawings, code comments, manuals, and training materials
  • Provide end-user training and responsive support
  • Conduct testing and troubleshoot issues through to resolution
  • Handle additional duties as assigned by management

What you bring

  • Education/experience blend that delivers the required capabilities; typically:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred)
    • ~5 years of direct field experience or equivalent
  • Proficiency in technical problem-solving and disciplined documentation
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and progress multiple projects concurrently
  • Background with, or willingness to learn, key platforms:
    • Robots: Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Motoman
    • PLCs: RSLogix 5000, Siemens S7, TIA Portal (and related systems)
    • Vision: Keyence, Cognex, Teledyne Dalsa (and comparable solutions)

Role context

  • Supervisory scope: None
  • Key strengths: Communication, critical thinking, systems analysis, troubleshooting
  • Work style: Detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable managing competing priorities

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Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START)