Epitec is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our automotive client’s team in Detroit, MI. As a Controls Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing automated production systems, ensuring manufacturing equipment runs efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime through hands-on troubleshooting, controls programming, and continuous system improvement.
- This begins as an 18 month W2 contract with potential for conversion/extension
- This is 3rd shift, midnights position
- This position offers $61.25/hour, 10 days PTO, medical & retirement contributions (if desired)
- Overtime expected and paid at time & a half
Top Responsibilities:
- Design and implement control systems for industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems supporting production
- Diagnose and resolve issues on production machining and assembly equipment (hands-on in plant ~50% of time)
- Integrate sensors, actuators, and automation components into control systems
- Perform system testing, debugging, and optimization to improve uptime and performance
- Support maintenance and operations teams with technical troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
- Ensure systems meet safety standards and industrial automation regulations
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on system integration and fixes
- Document issues, create reports, and support shift hand-offs for ongoing production work
Top Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation
- Strong PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens)
- Experience with HMI and SCADA systems
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing/plant environment
- Experience with Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, Step 7, 840D) — strong preference
- Exposure to robotics (Fanuc or KUKA) — big plus
- Ability to read electrical schematics and understand control theory
- Experience with automated equipment maintenance and system optimization
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