A Troy, MI company serving manufacturing clients across the US and Canada, many tied to automotive manufacturing, is hiring a Jr. PLC Controls Engineer. This is a great fit for a recent grad, intern, or an engineer with up to 3 years of PLC experience. The company trains new hires in its own learning management system, and the target start date is early November.
What you will do:
- Assist in designing, developing, and implementing automation and control systems for manufacturing and industrial processes
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
- Support electrical and control system design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts
- Work with senior engineers on system testing, debugging, and validation
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize customer downtime
- Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize automation processes
- Document control system changes, software configurations, and maintenance procedures
- Take part in field commissioning, installations, and maintenance at customer sites
What you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 0-3 years in automation or control systems (internships and co-ops count)
- PLC programming exposure, Siemens preferred (Allen-Bradley or similar also fine), or the aptitude to learn Siemens
- HMI/SCADA basics
- Familiarity with industrial sensors, actuators, and motor control
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Willing to travel about 50% across the US and Canada for on-site support and commissioning
Nice to have:
- Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus), robotics, or motion control
- EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
- Basic Python, C++, or ladder logic
Benefits include health, dental, and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and paid training.