Controls Engineer
Job in
Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, 48239, USA
Listed on 2026-08-31
Listing for:
Pyramid Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineer 3
Immediate need for a talented Controls Engineer
3. This is a long-term contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Redford, MI (Onsite).
Key Responsibilities:
- Shift: Sunday–Thursday overnight shift, 10 PM – 6 AM
- Provide hands-on support for PLC, controls logic, NC/CNC, and HMI systems.
- Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, including Step 7 and TIA Portal.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues to minimize production downtime.
- Support and modify KUKA and FANUC robots, gantries, and automated equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Configure and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and industrial control devices.
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams.
- Complete shift handoff and end-of-shift documentation.
Key Requirements and Technology
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- 5–7 years of controls engineering, industrial automation, or manufacturing experience.
- Strong Siemens PLC experience, preferably Step 7 / TIA Portal.
- Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting experience.
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/plant/shop-floor environment.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, automated equipment, and industrial controls.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and work independently.
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience
- KUKA/FANUC robotics
- CNC/NC programming
- Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus
- Important:
This is a highly hands-on plant-floor role. Candidates with primarily project/design/office-based engineering experience and limited hands-on troubleshooting experience will not be a strong fit.
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