Controls Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite)

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Rate: $50-$55/hr (Contract-to-Hire)

Schedule: 2nd Shift | 4:30 PM - 2:30 AM

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support a highly automated manufacturing facility. This engineer will serve as a technical resource for PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, robotics, vision systems, electrical controls, and automation initiatives across the facility. This role plays a key part in maintaining and improving automated production equipment while supporting new automation projects.

• Program and troubleshoot PLC, robotic, and machine control issues impacting production
• Support Allen Bradley PLC systems, HMI applications, and industrial automation equipment
• Commission new equipment including I/O checkout, startup support, and functional testing
• Diagnose electrical controls, machine faults, and automation system failures
• Maintain and modify HMI displays using Factory Talk and Studio 5000 platforms
• Support robotics, vision systems, and machine safety devices throughout the plant
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime

• 5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial engineering ownership and experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 500/5000, or Studio 5000
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and schematic-reading abilities
• Experience with HMI systems such as Factory Talk View or Panel View
• Familiarity with industrial networks including Ether Net/IP, Device Net, or IO-Link
• Experience supporting robotics and automated manufacturing equipment
• Exposure to vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, IFM, or Omron preferred

• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

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Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care…