Supervising Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a global precision machine tool manufacturer based in Farmington Hills, MI that is actively searching for an experienced Controls Engineer. This is an onsite opportunity paying up to $110,000 annually based on experience, with flexibility for the right individual. The engineer in this role will take full ownership of both controls software and hardware responsibilities within a collaborative engineering team, supporting the design, commissioning, and customer-facing execution of highly specialized precision honing and machining systems.

This is not a robotics-focused role. The ideal candidate comes from a machine tool, CNC, or precision industrial manufacturing background and thrives in an environment where technical precision, customer interaction, and independent problem-solving are part of the daily routine.

Requirements of the Controls Engineer:

7 or more years of controls engineering experience within a machine tool, CNC, or precision industrial manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on engineering experience will be considered

Strong experience with both controls software and controls hardware design in a manufacturing setting

Proficiency in PLC programming with solid ladder logic and structured text skills

Strong experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley platforms including Step 7, TIA Portal, Sinumerik 840D, Studio 5000, and Factory Talk

Hardware design knowledge including electrical, pneumatic, and fluid-related controls systems; EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical experience required

Solid understanding of industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Canbus, RS232, and RS485

Strong problem-solving ability, customer communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with project and mechanical engineering teams

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as project needs require

Robotics-focused backgrounds are not a fit for this position

Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer:

Lead controls engineering activities across both software and hardware for high-precision honing and machine tool systems

Design, modify, and support electrical, pneumatic, and fluid-related controls systems for new and existing machinery

Develop, write, troubleshoot, commission, debug, and run off machine controls with minimal supervision

Partner with mechanical engineering and project management on design decisions, project timelines, and technical execution

Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to support implementation, revisions, and system optimization

Support motion control integration, network communications, and machine startup through final customer acceptance

Interface directly with customers during shop-floor activities, technical meetings, and on-site installation or acceptance phases

Travel to customer facilities domestically and internationally as required to support machine commissioning and runoff

Uphold internal engineering standards, documentation requirements, and continuous improvement efforts

Benefits of the Controls Engineer include:

Excellent career growth potential within a globally recognized organization

3 weeks PTO

12 federal holidays

Excellent BCBS medical coverage with very low out-of-pocket cost

Dental and vision coverage

401k match

Additional company-sponsored benefits

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