Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
The Controls Engineer will support day‑to‑day plant operations for a large automotive OEM's manufacturing facility, providing hands‑on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and supporting automation systems. This role is heavily plant‑floor focused and works closely with maintenance, IT, vendors, and production teams to keep equipment running and resolve breakdowns efficiently.
Production & Plant Support- Support maintenance with troubleshooting CNC machines
- Assist with PLC and HMI startup and recovery
- Provide day‑to‑day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns
- Support minor equipment installation projects
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues (Rockwell / Siemens environments)
- Support test equipment
- Provide support for FANUC robots as needed
- Communicate and coordinate with IT
- Contact and work with equipment vendors to get technical answers when needed
Compensation:$40/hr to $50/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
- Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
- Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
- Strong experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC logic
- Siemens HMI programming experience
- Familiarity working on controls projects / OEM standards
- CNC experience
- Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to be hands‑on and work directly on the plant floor
Prior GM plant or project experience - Controls Engineer with M‑TEC training
- GCCH training or exposure
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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