Controls Engineering Supervisor in Commerce

Location:

Metro Detroit Area (Confidential Manufacturing Company)
Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

A highly respected and globally connected advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead and support a growing controls team within a precision machinery environment. This company designs and builds highly engineered industrial equipment used by leading manufacturers across multiple industries.

This is an opportunity to join a stable, innovation-driven organization where engineering plays a direct role in cutting-edge automation, machine performance, and customer success. The environment is collaborative, hands‑on, and focused on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and long‑term growth.

The Controls Engineering Supervisor will oversee a team of controls engineers responsible for the design, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of complex automated machinery and manufacturing systems. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and mentor while remaining involved in hands‑on engineering work.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls systems, and machine integration within a custom machinery or manufacturing environment.

• Lead and support a team of Controls Engineers on automation and machine build projects
• Oversee PLC, HMI, motion control, and industrial automation programming activities
• Assist with project planning, workload coordination, and technical direction for engineering projects
• Support machine commissioning, startup, debugging, and troubleshooting both internally and at customer facilities
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service, and project management teams
• Ensure controls systems meet customer specifications, safety standards, and internal quality expectations
• Review electrical schematics, system architecture, and controls documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to machine performance, controls reliability, and engineering processes
  
  Mentor junior engineers and help develop technical talent within the department
• Support customer service and field troubleshooting efforts when needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in controls engineering within manufacturing, automation, or custom machinery environments
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience within an engineering team
• Strong experience with PLC programming platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking
• Strong understanding of servo systems, motion control, and machine automation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and controls documentation
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with automated machinery and production systems
• Ability to travel occasionally for machine startup and customer support

• Experience with in precision machining, machine tool, automotive, or industrial equipment manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting international equipment installations or global manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, or advanced automation technologies
• Experience with commissioning complex custom machinery
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimization

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing engineering organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation systems
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with strong leadership support