{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"134afaa9025ffe1feaea9054","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/134afaa9025ffe1feaea9054","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/134afaa9025ffe1feaea9054","title":"Machine Controls Engineer","description":"Confidential Job Posting: Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing\nBuild What Others Can’t Our confidential client is a globally respected leader in precision machinery and advanced manufacturing systems . They design and build complex, high-performance equipment used by top automotive and industrial manufacturers around the world.\nThis is not a maintenance role. This is not a support-only role.\nThis is a hands-on, high-impact engineering position where your work directly shapes how world-class machines are designed, built, and delivered.\nWhy This Role Is Exciting Work on custom, one-of-a-kind machines - no repetitive projects\nBe trusted as a technical authority within a strong engineering team\nInfluence projects from concept through commissioning\nJoin a company that is growing, investing, and promoting from within\nIf you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with sharp engineers, and seeing your work come to life on the shop floor - this role is for you.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery\nCollaborate closely with mechanical engineering, machine builders, and electrical teams\nTroubleshoot and debug systems during build, test, and customer acceptance\nSupport machine startup, integration, and commissioning (limited travel)\nHelp define controls standards, best practices, and continuous improvements\nMentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making\nWhat We’re Looking For Strong experience as a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer\nProficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)\nExperience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks\nBackground in machine build, automation, or capital equipment environments\nStrong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset\nAbility to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, and customers\nWhy Engineers Stay Here Stable company with long-term growth and a strong project pipeline\nExcellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)\nClean, modern engineering and manufacturing environment\nSupportive leadership that values engineering input\nReal advancement opportunities - technical and leadership career paths\nImportant Timeline Candidate screening will begin January 2nd Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an initial conversation.\nConfidential Application Notice This role is being handled confidentially by an external recruiting partner. 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