Controls Engineer

Cooperidge Consulting Firm•Detroit, MI

15h

About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer for a top Industrial Mining & Materials leader in Detroit, MI. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of complex automated control systems within a high-capacity mining environment. The Engineer will develop centralized control architectures, integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and maintain a real-time Factory Information System to ensure operational transparency across the site. This is a technical, hands-on position requiring expertise in Allen-Bradley systems and a commitment to maintaining safety and reliability standards in a critical industrial setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is REQUIRED.
Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in industrial controls and automation is REQUIRED.
Deep proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and PowerFlex drives .
Extensive experience with HMI platforms (PanelView, Wonderware, or Ignition) and SCADA systems.
Strong background in industrial networking and Windows/VMware infrastructure.
Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including potential first or third shift support based on project commissioning and site needs.
Communication: Superior cross-functional collaboration and technical troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal mining laws ( MSHA ) and mining methods.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems ( CMMS ).
Background in the installation or maintenance of mine ventilation and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

System Design: Design and implement automated control systems featuring both automatic and manual override modes to ensure process continuity.
HMI Development: Develop and integrate sophisticated Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for real-time operator monitoring and system control.
Information Architecture: Establish and maintain a site-wide Factory Information System providing real-time data access across the entire mining operation.
System Integration: Provide advanced technical support for integrating standalone mechanical and electrical components into centralized SCADA control systems.
Troubleshooting & Optimization: Maintain and optimize PLCs , variable frequency drives ( VFDs ), instrumentation, and critical network infrastructure.
Capital Projects: Support the commissioning of new equipment and lead the technical execution of site-wide capital automation projects.
Cross-Functional Reliability: Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure all automated systems meet strict safety, environmental, and quality standards.