Overview
Epitec is seeking to add a Controls Engineer to support a high-volume Detroit manufacturing plant environment. This is a hands-on, shop-floor-focused role supporting production uptime, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a Siemens-based controls environment.
Location
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Detroit, MI-Fully Onsite (No remote)
Shift
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2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (2nd Shift)
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Weekend rotation (1 out of every 3 weekends)
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Candidates expected to arrive early for shift handoff meetings
Contract Details
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W2 Contract – Long-Term
Key Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot and resolve machine downtime issues on production floor
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Support PLC, CNC, HMI, and robot control systems
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Diagnose faults using logic, electrical drawings, and system data
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Assist skilled trades with machine recovery and repair
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Maintain production throughput and equipment performance
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Support continuous improvement initiatives (10%)
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Collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing and maintenance teams
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Execute robot programming updates (Fanuc/Kuka)
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Maintain controls documentation and reporting
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related
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5–7+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience
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Strong PLC, CNC, and HMI troubleshooting experience
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Hands-on experience in manufacturing shop-floor environments
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
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Experience supporting machine faults, calibration, and logic issues
Preferred Qualifications
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Siemens controls ecosystem expertise (S7-1500, Step 7, PCU-50 HMI)
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Fanuc or Kuka robot programming
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Allen Bradley PLC experience
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Vision systems (Cognex)
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AutoCAD or similar tools
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Networking / database familiarity
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
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Hands-on manufacturing floor controls experience
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Siemens PLC expertise (S7-1500 / Step 7)
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Equipment calibration & troubleshooting (motors, sensors, robotics)
Day-to-Day Breakdown
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Respond to machine faults and downtime events
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Diagnose issues using PLC logic and system data
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Work within existing code (not building from scratch)
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Support camera and vision systems
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Collaborate with maintenance & production teams
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