Posted: 06/08/2026Employment Type:PermanentIndustry:EngineeringJob Number: KB81789662Pay Rate: $80000-100000 / year
Job Description
Controls EngineerDirect Hire$80-100k Location: Oxford, MI Travel: 25-40% (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South Korea) Our client is a growing custom machine builder and automation company specializing in balancing machines, gauging and measuring systems, press technology, and other engineered automation solutions serving the automotive, aerospace, aviation, military, marine, agricultural, racing, and industrial markets. They are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support custom automation equipment from concept through installation. This role offers significant ownership of projects, direct customer interaction, and the opportunity to work on highly specialized capital equipment for industry-leading manufacturers. Key Responsibilities
Design and develop controls systems for custom automation and special-purpose machinery.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robots, and industrial communication networks.
Design electrical controls hardware, electrical panels, pneumatic systems, and associated control architectures.
Perform equipment startup, debugging, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities both domestically and internationally.
Analyze customer specifications and develop controls solutions that meet performance and operational requirements.
Troubleshoot machine performance issues and implement corrective actions.
Support manufacturing, assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and service activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operation manuals, and controls-related project records.
Perform automation system testing and verify equipment functionality against customer specifications.
Support machine vision applications utilizing technologies such as Cognex and Keyence.
Collaborate with customers to identify solutions, resolve technical issues, and maintain strong business relationships.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process and technology enhancements.
Technical Requirements
PLC Programming experience required.
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi controls platforms required.
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