Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4494511 Job Title:
Building Automation Engineer (Michigan) Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
05/19/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided Shift:
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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Description You will work cross-functionally with Site Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Building Automation, Commissioning, and Reliability peers to help ensure critical infrastructure is supportable, reliable, and ready for sustained operations. This is an individual contributor role focused on analysis, technical execution, and operational partnership. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Support configuration, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of building automation and OT systems, including BMS, EPMS, PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and related field devices. Assist with diagnostics, software and firmware updates, point-to-point verification, alarm checks, and device health reviews for controls and OT infrastructure. Help monitor OT security controls and follow established procedures related to access, segmentation, patching coordination, and cybersecurity compliance. Assist with development, testing, and troubleshooting of automation logic and controls solutions for critical mechanical, electrical, and supporting systems. Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and system validation activities for new or modified automation infrastructure. Maintain accurate documentation for control logic, point lists, graphics, network diagrams, device inventories, and configuration records. Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and site operations teams with assigned automation project tasks and field coordination. Assist site teams and technicians with resolving basic connectivity issues, controls faults, and general BMS/EPMS
support needs. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to documentation, alarm quality, controls reliability, and support processes. Ideal Candidate Profile 0-2 years of experience in building automation, controls, OT, industrial networking, SCADA, instrumentation, or related engineering disciplines; internships, co-ops, labs, military training, or academic projects are acceptable. Foundational understanding of automation and control systems, industrial networking, or OT/ICS environments. Interest in building a career in mission-critical data center infrastructure and controls engineering. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Controls, or related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience also accepted. Skills and Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a willingness to learn troubleshooting methods for automation and OT systems. Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and cross-functional project teams. Strong attention to detail in technical documentation and system records. Basic understanding of industrial controls, networking, and automation system components. Strong learning agility and hands-on technical curiosity. Preferred Skills / Certifications Coursework, labs, internships, or training related to Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Ignition, Niagara, or industrial networking. Introductory exposure to PLCs, DCS, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, field I/O, instrumentation, or controls graphics. Foundational understanding of Ethernet/IP, switches, VLANs, redundancy concepts, or common industrial protocols. Exposure to scripting or automation-related tools such as Python or JavaScript is a plus. Awareness of OT cybersecurity frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIST 800-82
is a plus. OEM, platform, or industry training related to controls... Job Classification:
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