Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Pivot Group Network is building a network of Controls Engineer talent for manufacturing companies in and around Alpena, Michigan, including Ossineke, Hillman, Rogers City, and Lincoln. The partner companies may not have an immediate opening, but the network reaches out when a current or future opportunity aligns with a candidate's goals. These roles are intended for professionals seeking a suitable next career step in manufacturing controls and automation. Controls Engineers program and modify PLC logic, support installation and startup of automated equipment, maintain electrical schematics and control documentation, and diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults. They coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams, test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks, troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues, and contribute to continuous improvement projects on the plant floor. The Pivot Group Network focuses on match-driven placements and considers commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory. It offers job-search resources such as market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Experience supporting controls in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
- Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of safety standards and machine guarding.
- Experience with vision systems or sensors.
- Project management experience for equipment upgrades.
- Experience with robotics or motion control systems.
- Familiarity with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP.
Responsibilities
- Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
- Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
- Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
- Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
- Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
- Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
- Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
