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# Controls Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** TEC Group Inc.
- **Location:** Madison Heights, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computer Networks, Control Panels, Hardware Design, Health Information Management, Automation of Marketing, Robotic Automation Software, Build Management, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www1.jobdiva.com/candidates/myjobs/openjob_outside.jsp?a=irjdnwmlrygr7cx8brkcvxbrs15aag050a87lyngc5fo6gdf5p0ddb345zd3begb&from=COMP&id=32825181&SearchString=&StatesString=

## About the Role

* Bachelor or associate degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial controls hardware design.
 * Hands-on experience with Siemens controls platforms (e.g., SIMATIC PLCs, Siemens drives/HMI) in an industrial automation environment.
 * Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for control panel and schematic design.
 * Working knowledge of NFPA 79 and/or relevant electrical/automation industry standards.
 * Experience designing controls for robotic systems, gantries, or general-purpose industrial automation is strongly preferred.
 * Automotive industry / GM program experience is a plus.

## Description

Our client designs, builds, and installs turnkey robotic gantry and process-cell systems for automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers. We're seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to design and document the electrical control systems behind these automation platforms, primarily using Siemens hardware and AutoCAD Electrical., * Design electrical control systems for custom robotic gantry and process-cell automation, from concept through build-ready documentation.

 * Develop control panel layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical).
 * Specify and select Siemens hardware; PLCs, drives, HMIs, and networking components for each system build.
 * Collaborate with mechanical, robotics, and software/controls engineering teams to ensure hardware designs align with overall machine function and program requirements.
 * Support the bill of materials (BOM) process, ensuring component selections are accurate, available, and cost-appropriate.
 * Review and incorporate customer electrical standards and specifications into design documentation.
 * Troubleshoot electrical/hardware design issues during build, panel shop fabrication, and in-house checkout.
 * Support project engineers and controls software engineers through design reviews and design changes.


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