A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.
Immediate need for a talented Controls Engineer 3 . This is a Long-Term Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Redford, MI (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:
26-26742
Pay Range:
$50 - $53/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Shift:
Sunday Thursday overnight shift, 10 PM 6 AM Provide hands-on support for PLC, controls logic, NC/CNC, and HMI systems . Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs , including Step 7 and TIA Portal . Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues to minimize production downtime. Support and modify KUKA and FANUC robots , gantries, and automated equipment. Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Configure and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and industrial control devices. Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives. Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams. Complete shift handoff and end-of-shift documentation.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Key Skills; Controls Engineer , " Automation Engineer", " Siemens" , " PLC" , " TIA Portal" , KUKA , FANUC , Manufacturing , Automotive . Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering , Controls Engineering, or related field . 5 7 years of controls engineering, industrial automation, or manufacturing experience . Strong Siemens PLC experience, preferably Step 7 / TIA Portal . Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting experience. Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/plant/shop-floor environment . Experience with PLCs, HMIs, automated equipment, and industrial controls. Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and work independently. Automotive manufacturing experience Allen-Bradley PLC experience
KUKA/FANUC
robotics CNC/NC programming
Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus Important:
This is a highly hands-on plant-floor role . Candidates with primarily project/design/office-based engineering experience and limited hands-on troubleshooting experience will not be a strong fit. Our client is a leading Automotive Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy .
