PLC Controls Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced PLC
Controls Engineer for work at its Walled Lake, Michigan office. We are seeking qualified individuals with experience to excel in a high-performance team responsible for the development and delivery of market leading controls services and solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Controls Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and work as a part of a team with other engineers and consultants involved in the design and implementation of diverse and challenging solutions for industrial and commercial clients. The ideal candidate would be responsible for the entire lifecycle of a project. Your responsibilities will range from performing system requirements analysis, hardware design, PLC programming, integration, verification and commissioning of controls systems.

The successful candidate will have controls experience, knowledge of industry standards and current technologies, outstanding communication skills and the ability to meet project requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with eight plus (8+) years of relevant experience. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and/or Schneider PLC/HMI Programming.
• Understand the Fundamentals of A/C electrical circuits and low voltage D/C electrical circuits and operation.
• Controls programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and device data sheets.
• Ability to use testing and metering devices.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and software.
• Professional demeanor, solid interpersonal skills with good written and oral communication capability.
• Possess strong business ethics at all times.
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Must be comfortable in both a customer site and office setting
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to walk up to five (5) miles on unpaved surfaces
• Travel up to 50% of the time

At Leidos
, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay and Benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range

Pay Range $ - $

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit