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We have offices in Sterling Heights and Novi, MI.\nKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities:\nDesign, program, and commission PLC and controls systems from scratch through production handoff\nSupport and integrate AMR and AGV systems where applicable\nIntegrate automation solutions using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron platforms\nLead on-site commissioning, startup, and launch support at GM facilities\nTroubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and robotic system issues under live production conditions\nIntegrate and support robotic cells including programming, recovery, and optimization\nInterface directly with GM engineering, maintenance, vendors, and operations teams\nDevelop functional specifications, I/O lists, network architectures, and system documentation\nExecute system upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements\nProvide technical leadership during launches and mentor junior engineers\nExperience/Qualifications:\nMid to senior-level Controls Engineering experience in a Commissioning role\nDirect General Motors manufacturing experience required\nGM-recognized certifications (controls, robotics, safety, or automation-related)\n5+ years hands-on experience with: Allen-Bradley, Siemens and FANUC robotics\nRobotic integration, commissioning, and debugging experience\nProven ability to lead startups and resolve high-impact production issues\nThe Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:\nExperience deploying or supporting AMR and AGV platforms\nHMI development and industrial networking experience (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.)\nStrong knowledge of safety standards, risk assessments, and compliance\nAbility to work independently and own projects end-to-end\nClear technical communication skills with both engineering and operations teams\nWork Environment & Travel\nWork primarily in automotive manufacturing and launch environments\nTravel and off-shift support required during system startups and launches\nComfortable working around live production lines, robots, welding equipment, and high-automation cells\nFlexibility for nights, weekends, and extended hours during launches\nAs an employee of AtomTech you can expect:\n100% employee-paid BCBS HSA medical plan\nCafeteria plan options available (PPO, POS, FSA, etc.)\nDental and Vision insurance\n401(k) with company match and option for ROTH\n4 weeks PTO bank (includes paid holidays)\nCompetitive pay and exposure to advanced automation projects\nTuition Reimbursement\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Atomtech","rawCompany":"atomtech","city":"Sterling Heights","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:49:05.464Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer - M","description":"Senior Robotics Engineer\nATOMTECH is seeking a Mid-Level Controls Engineer to design, integrate, commission, and support advanced automation systems. 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We have offices in Sterling Heights and Novi, MI.\nKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities:\nDesign, program, and commission PLC and controls systems from scratch through production handoff\nSupport and integrate AMR and AGV systems where applicable\nIntegrate automation solutions using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron platforms\nLead on-site commissioning, startup, and launch support at GM facilities\nTroubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and robotic system issues under live production conditions\nIntegrate and support robotic cells including programming, recovery, and optimization\nInterface directly with GM engineering, maintenance, vendors, and operations teams\nDevelop functional specifications, I/O lists, network architectures, and system documentation\nExecute system upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements\nProvide technical leadership during launches and mentor junior engineers\nExperience/Qualifications:\nMid to senior-level Controls Engineering experience in a Commissioning role\nDirect General Motors manufacturing experience required\nGM-recognized certifications (controls, robotics, safety, or automation-related)\n5+ years hands-on experience with: Allen-Bradley, Siemens and FANUC robotics\nRobotic integration, commissioning, and debugging experience\nProven ability to lead startups and resolve high-impact production issues\nThe Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:\nExperience deploying or supporting AMR and AGV platforms\nHMI development and industrial networking experience (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.)\nStrong knowledge of safety standards, risk assessments, and compliance\nAbility to work independently and own projects end-to-end\nClear technical communication skills with both engineering and operations teams\nWork Environment & Travel\nWork primarily in automotive manufacturing and launch environments\nTravel and off-shift support required during system startups and launches\nComfortable working around live production lines, robots, welding equipment, and high-automation cells\nFlexibility for nights, weekends, and extended hours during launches\nAs an employee of AtomTech you can expect:\n100% employee-paid BCBS HSA medical plan\nCafeteria plan options available (PPO, POS, FSA, etc.)\nDental and Vision insurance\n401(k) with company match and option for ROTH\n4 weeks PTO bank (includes paid holidays)\nCompetitive pay and exposure to advanced automation projects\nTuition Reimbursement\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:49:05.464Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:49:05.464Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Atomtech","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Sterling Heights","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a764e313f5a95f643285e90a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a764e313f5a95f643285e90a"}}