Controls Engineer

Position: Controls EngineerDuration: 1 year, with potential extensions and/or conversionLocation: Pontiac, MIOvertime: As needed (plant support role)Compensation: $40/hr to $55/hrExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.MUST HAVES• Strong experience with Rockwell PLC logic• Siemens HMI programming experience• Familiarity working on controls projects / OEM standards• CNC experience• Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills• Willingness to be hands-on and work directly on the plant floorPLUSES• Prior GM plant or project experience• Controls Engineer with M-TEC training• GCCH training or exposureDAY-TO-DAY / RESPONSIBILITIESThe Controls Engineer will support day-to-day plant operations for a large automotive OEM's manufacturing facility, providing hands-on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and supporting automation systems. This role is heavily plant-floor focused and works closely with maintenance, IT, vendors, and production teams to keep equipment running and resolve breakdowns efficiently.Production & Plant Support• Support maintenance with troubleshooting CNC mills• Assist with PLC and HMI startup and recovery• Provide day-to-day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns• Support minor equipment installation projectsControls & Automation• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues (Rockwell / Siemens environments)• Support Bauer test equipment• Provide support for FANUC robots as neededCross-Functional & Vendor Interaction• Communicate and coordinate with IT• Contact and work with equipment vendors to get technical answers when neededWHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM:• Candidates who prefer desk-only engineering roles• Engineers unwilling to support hands-on plant floor breakdownsbe weary of advanced degrees (PhD/Masters)

Created: 2026-05-13