Software Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer

Now hiring for a Software Engineer - Automotive

Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $40.66/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, Regular Business Hours

Keep the Line Moving. Keep the Systems Running.

Advantage Technical is hiring a Controls Technician on behalf of our client, a growing automotive manufacturing organization.

If you love troubleshooting and solving tough problems, this Sterling Heights, MI role is for you.

This role improves equipment performance and leads troubleshooting on the plant floor.

• Develop and implement controls improvements using plant monitoring software
• Lead troubleshooting to find root cause and resolve performance issues
• Coordinate resources and break problems into action items
• Train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Integrate equipment into plant IT platforms and quality tools
• Troubleshoot machinery, robotics, automation, and downtime issues
• Review installations; reprogram equipment for engineering changes
• Maintain backups for automation and robotics installations
• Participate in equipment safety risk assessments

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 5+ years of related experience
• PLC/CNC and controls software experience
• Strong leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with maintenance and process teams
• Microsoft Suite familiarity
• PLC controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allen Bradley)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Robotics and computer vision experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5-Why problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA
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• Siemens TIA Portal and Fanuc experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

This is a great opportunity to apply your troubleshooting skills on a fast-paced floor.