Controls Applications Engineer

Job Description

Your role

The Controls Applications Engineer will be responsible for product specific focus to delivery timely, effective, and innovative solutions.

Your day-to-day

• Update standard products and continuously innovate our industry leading technology
• Interface with groups within organization as part of a global engineering organization to collect, understand, and complete deliverable requirements and escalated support requests
• Electrical and pneumatic design and documentation of product components
• Program internal and external devices to include PLC's, HMI's, servo drives, and robots
• Interact with global design/operations/controls teams
• Deliver and support all available product offerings
• Understand and apply existing configurations to address customer's controls specifications
• Support Proposal and Project Managers for the collection and impact review of technical specifications
• Assist equipment operations with configuration and validation of supplied solutions to industry standards
• Report internal or customer opportunities to the representative product company
• Check and support application specific deliverables
• Participate in projects to deliver customer applications directly

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Automation/Industrial Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university; or a minimum 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of North American Safety and Energy regulations
• Self-motivated individual to implement Atlas Copco standard products to meet the needs of our customers
• Team player and broad-minded engineering background with a penchant for problem solving and decreasing waste
• Ability to travel to customer sites and global engineering centers as required, approximately 5% annually; must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport
• Solid IT, and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company externally in a highly professional and credible manner
• Ability to work within teams on a applications/product base systems and interact with Application Management
• Knowledge of hardware components comprising industrial control systems and their IEC schematic utilization
• Knowledge of Industrial fieldbus communication standards (ProfiNet, EtherNET/IP, DeviceNET, Modbus, IO-Link)
• Robot programming experience required i.e. Fanuc/Kawasaki/Janome/ABB/Kuka

W encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in New Hudson, Michigan, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Samantha Harrington

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type:

Job type: Hybrid

Posting End Date: 11/10/26

Functional area: Engineering

Legal Entity: Henrob Corporation

Country/Region:

City / Province: New Hudson, Michigan