Controls Engineer/Technologist 2

SCIO Automation North America•Warren, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controls Engineer/Technologist 2 leads portions of design and commissioning tasks, troubleshoots complex automation issues, and contributes to maintaining project timelines and customer satisfaction. The role works in a collaborative, supportive team environment with cross-functional teamwork, open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to learning from and supporting colleagues. The position involves controls design and programming, including hardware panels, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers. Project-specific work includes GM G08–G22 conveyor systems, covering hardware, logic, HMI design, startup, and debugging. Legacy PLC5 experience is a bonus. The role is currently hybrid and includes time in automotive plants, with travel to job sites as needed.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
A highly reliable work ethic and consistent dependability.
Proficiency in hardware panel design and development.
Strong proficiency in PLC programming.
Ability to support and develop general HMI programming solutions.
Proficient knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
Expert knowledge of PPE requirements and safety practices.
Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and time demands.
Proficient in GM conveyor system hardware design, including connectivity and custom panel design.
Proficient in GM conveyor logic design, HMI design, startup, and debugging.
Ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Physical ability to climb a two-story ladder, walk one mile within 20 minutes, carry a laptop while moving across job sites, and lift up to 30 lbs. without difficulty.

Nice To Haves

Legacy PLC5 experience, including system hardware design, connectivity, custom panel design, logic design, or HMI design.

Responsibilities

Lead portions of design and commissioning tasks.
Troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Help maintain project timelines and customer satisfaction.
Design and develop hardware panels.
Apply PLC programming and support or develop general HMI programming solutions.
Keep internal teams aligned with project schedules and maintain field team progress against project timelines.
Manage customer interactions in routine and high-pressure situations.
Collaborate with internal departments, including Shop, CAD, and Engraving.
Represent the company and its brands professionally and positively.
Perform GM conveyor system hardware, logic, and HMI design, as well as startup and debugging.