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Controls Engineer (Automotive)

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Controls Engineer (Automotive)

East Tawas, Michigan

$80,000 - $90,000 + 15% Bonus + 401(k) + Progression + Health Package + PTO + Vacation + Days Based Role + Weekends Off + Training

Are you a Controls Engineer from an Automotive and Robotics background, looking for the autonomy to implement direct change, and progress to management with a Top 100 manufacturer?

On offer is a position that will allow you to utilize your special skillset within a company that is at the forefront of their industry.

This company are industry leaders and have a respected and varied product line that they manufacture. Due to continued growth year on year, they are expanding their headcount exponentially, and are looking for a Controls Engineer to take the lead on specialized projects.

On offer is a position that allows for professional growth, whilst also giving a high level of autonomy, within the Controls department, being a technical point of contact for all controls tasks, installation, repair, maintenance and design, working with Allen-Bradley PLC's, and Siemens PLC's. You will be creating automated systems, drive systems and robotic systems.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer looking to develop their skillset, working for a leading stable company, offering excellent bonus potential and a brilliant health package, with the chance to step not Maintenance Management or Sr Controls Engineer with tenure and results.

The Role:

  • Working on all aspects of controls and system maintenance, being the technical point of contact
  • Working collaboratively with other departments to create remote means for company control systems
  • Handle the design, installation and maintenance of all control systems, such as Allen Bradley PLC's, Siemens PLC's and HMI's
  • Create ideas and curate new projects for all control systems, inclusive of Robotic Systems, drive systems and automated systems.

The Person:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechatronics
  • Previous experience as a Controls Engineer
  • Experience using Allen Bradley PLC's, Siemens PLC's and HMI's doing design, maintenance and installation repair of control systems and automated robotics (ABB)
  • Proficient with repair of robotics


Key Words: Automotive, Controls, Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Allen-Bradley PLC's, Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, PLC, Siemens PLC's, HMI's, Maintenance, Design, Installation, Repair, Robotics
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ryan Hughes at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.