Industrial Automation Controls Engineer – Automotive Tier

Shape the Night Shift. Power the Lines.

Join a large Tier One Supplier in Lansing in a permanent, direct‑hire role where your controls expertise keeps production moving. On 3rd shift (10:30 PM – 6:30 AM), you’ll be the go‑to engineer ensuring automation systems run safely, reliably, and at peak performance.

What a Night Looks Like The plant is humming. A fault flashes on an HMI. You dive into Studio 5000, cross‑check ladder logic with electrical schematics, and isolate the issue to a field device on an industrial network. Within minutes, you implement a corrective action, bring equipment back online, and log the root cause for a longer‑term fix. Later, you roll out a tweak that improves OEE and share a quick update with production and maintenance so the entire team stays aligned.

Your Impact Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI control systems to improve throughput, uptime, and reliability.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, and other facilities to resolve complex controls challenges.

Drive continuous improvement by implementing error‑proofing and evaluating new automation technologies.

Ensure automation meets facility and customer requirements while upholding a safe, efficient environment.

What You Bring2+ years in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or a related industrial setting.

Expertise programming and troubleshooting industrial control systems.

Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens Step 7 PLCs.Fluency in C++, C#, and ladder logic.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Strong knowledge of electronic devices and industrial automation systems.

Experience with HMI systems and performance optimization.

Understanding of industrial communication protocols.

Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.

Comfort working with multiple departments and sites; excellent communication and documentation.

Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Bonus Points Fanuc robot programming experience.

Demonstrated OEE improvement initiatives.

Background in error‑proofing and automated quality systems.

Evaluating and deploying new manufacturing technologies.

Conducting equipment audits and uptime improvement projects.

Supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.

Deep experience with continuous improvement and process optimization.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

Schedule3rd shift, 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM.Tools & TechnologiesPLC Programming Experience Industrial Robot Rewards & Benefits Competitive total rewards designed to support your health, finances, career, and life—including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options; retirement programs with employer contributions; tuition reimbursement; paid time off and holidays; employee assistance resources; and additional wellness benefits.