Manufacturing Controls & Robotics Engineer (Allen-Bradley/MES)

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Controls & Robotics Engineer in Alma, Michigan (Direct Hire). Pay: $95,000-$100,000 annually based on proven experience. Relocation available., * Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI control systems to improve OEE and reliability.

• Support production and maintenance to minimize downtime; resolve AC/DC and PNP/NPN sensor issues.
• Commission new equipment and manage machine buyoffs to plant specifications and safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and introduce technologies that elevate efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in vendor quoting, design reviews, and standardization for cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain plant-wide controls documentation; manage electrical spare parts (crib stock).
• Train maintenance and operations teams on new systems and troubleshooting techniques., You’ll operate within a high-volume automotive interior manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, and safety compliance through robust controls engineering.

• Fluent in Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI environments (SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PanelView)?
• Comfortable integrating robotics, vision, servo motion, and MES into high-volume automotive assembly?
• Hands-on problem solver who can trace faults across Ethernet/IP, DH+, DH-485, and RS-232 networks?
• Equally at home editing logic, updating AutoCAD schematics, and coaching technicians on troubleshooting?, * Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of controls engineering in manufacturing; automotive interiors or Tier 1 preferred.
• Strong PLC programming and HMI development skills; working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with automated assembly using Poka-Yoke and MES; injection molding exposure is a plus.
• Electrical proficiency from 480 VAC three-phase and 110 VAC power to 24 VDC control circuits.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, equipment validation, and buyoff procedures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; Microsoft Office proficiency., A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

2.72.7 out of 5 stars Alma, MI 48801 $45.67 - $48.08 an hour