Industrial Automation Controls Specialist

Industrial Automation Controls Specialist Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $100,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Industrial equipment design LabVIEW Electrical automation system implementation PLC-based control system operation CAD software Robotic welding Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Electrical drafting for control systems projects System troubleshooting 5 years Machine troubleshooting System design Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electrical motors Troubleshooting electrical systems System validation Design engineering Design for manufacturability (DFM) Electrical control system maintenance Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects AC/DC drives Commissioning phase involvement Drafting Bachelor of Arts Electrical systems commissioning Production troubleshooting Engineering manufacturing support Full Job Description About the role Picture your day in a leading manufacturing environment in

Metro Detroit:

you step onto the floor, review a new retrofit for an assembly cell, and open AutoCAD to draft the electrical schematics that will bring it to life. By mid-morning, you're collaborating with peers to select the right ancillary robotic welding components—weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners—so the system runs smoothly from day one. In the afternoon, you're at the machine, programming and supporting PLC and HMI applications directly on equipment across the facility, validating operation, and refining performance. This direct-hire, full-time, salaried position reports to the Engineering Manager and sits at the heart of our production innovation. What you'll do Design complete electrical control systems for new and retrofit welding and assembly equipment, producing detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD. Partner with engineers to specify robotic welding peripherals including weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners. Develop, support, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs on equipment located across the plant floor. What you bring Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years of relevant experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work with Allen Bradley Microview Software and Faunc Programming. Motoman Robotic Programming experience. Core strengths PLC Troubleshooting Skills and general Troubleshooting Skills. Industrial Robot Programming capability. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) mindset. Hands-on PLC Programming Experience. Machines & technologies you'll use Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Servo Motors Join a prominent Metro Detroit manufacturer where your controls expertise directly impacts production reliability and throughput—from concept schematics to shop-floor commissioning.