Controls Engineer; Night Shift x
Job in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS)
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DMS’
Purpose:
We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.
Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back
Job OverviewWithin our organization, the Controls Engineer is responsible for the upkeep and improvement of all automation production equipment. Work towards continuous improvement of processes, with input from Manufacturing Engineers, Operators, and Management.
Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities- Assist with machine breakdowns when maintenance cannot fix in a timely manner.
- When required, interface with other functions (Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, New Model Launch, IT).
- Develop and upgrade Vision System to world‑class standards.
- Provide tools for useful data flow for manufacturing purposes, including machine data, automated text messages, reporting services, etc.
- Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.
- Keep all operations equipment running.
- Minimize downtime.
- Proactive and timely response and reactions to issues.
- Programming and updating PLCs (Programming Logic Control) – plant‑wide responsibility;
Allen Bradley mandatory. - Programming and updating HMIs (Human Machine Interface) – plant‑wide responsibility.
- Troubleshooting and resetting robots and cobots.
- Experience with robotics suppliers such as Fanuc, ABB, Kuka.
- Make programming changes in the event of design changes to robots/cobots.
- Experience with electrical design, understanding and reading prints, working with OEMs to ensure quality design standards.
- Plastic welding operations (vibration and ultrasonic) – not a requirement, but helpful.
- Must be willing to work NIGHT SHIFT (6 pm – 4:30 am – 4x10 hrs).
- Bachelor’s Degree is highly recommended; will accept an associate degree with experience.
- 2–5 years’ experience in machine startup/debugging is required.
- Ability to communicate technical data (PLC ladder logic) to staff employees on the floor and management to allow quicker troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs/HMIs are mandatory
. - Previous experience in industrial machine debugging.
- Vision/Camera systems experience is required;
Cognex and Keyence systems preferred. - SQL 2008 or newer.
- Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
- Trustworthiness – being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
- Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
- Responsibility – being reliable and trustworthy.
- Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
- Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
- Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work in a cross‑functional team.
- Gratitude
- Integrity
- Fun
- Teamwork
- Excellence
- Diversity & Respect
- Innovation
- Commitment
- Humility
- “GIFTED people & RICH culture”
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