Controls Engineer

Auburn Hills, United States | Posted on 01/07/2026

• Strong understanding of 24V DC, 120V AC, 240V AC, and 480V AC electrical circuits
  , including single and three-phase systems.
• Expertise in VFD motor controls and automation systems.
• AutoCAD proficiency for electrical design and schematics.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, management, and project teams
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within North America, including Mexico (up to 25%).

• Lead a team of electrical engineers in designing conveyor components and systems.
• Work closely with project engineering and management to verify equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers, as well as vendors, during product development.
• Participate in design reviews and customer job-site meetings as needed.
• Travel to customer sites, vendors, and manufacturing locations for meetings and project oversight.
• Provide technical support to project managers, equipment assemblers, and site supervisors.
• Create and refine CAD designs for conveyor systems from conceptual development through final implementation.
• Assist in mechanical engineering and design tasks when necessary.

• Background in conveyor systems for automotive manufacturing
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• Familiarity with GM, Ford, and FCA electrical control standards
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• Minimum three years of experience designing PLC systems
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• Allen Bradley Controls and Control RS Logix 5000
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• Armor Start Motor Controllers and Power Flex Drives
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• Device Net and Ethernet communications
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• PLC programming
  , including Control Logix and Guard Logix
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