Controls Engineer - Industrial

Linked Professional Services

Detroit, Michigan

$100,000–$140,000 Per Year
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Direct Hire | 1st Shift Pay: $100K-$140K (PLUS 15%-30% annual bonuses!)

We are seeking an experienced Control Engineer to support industrial operations through PLC/DCS maintenance, automation support, and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems. This role is hands-on and includes field work, close collaboration with maintenance teams, and support of plant instrumentation and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and program PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and SLC 500
Support and optimize DCS systems (DeltaV) (Training Provided)
Perform field work to diagnose and resolve control, electrical, and instrumentation issues
Support maintenance and instrumentation teams with troubleshooting and system improvements
Manage and support Boiler Burner Management Systems (BMS) (Training Provided)
Maintain and utilize data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI) (Training Provided)
Support environmental compliance systems including CEMS/COMS (Training Provided)
Develop and implement reliability and automation improvement strategies
Lead or support controls-related projects, upgrades, and documentation
Ensure control systems meet safety, operational, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications / Experience Needed

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
4+ years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience
(chemical, coke plant, power generation, or heavy industrial environment preferred)
Hands-on PLC experience
Experience performing field-based troubleshooting and support
Experience supporting maintenance teams
Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors, and control devices
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and DeltaV DCS
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an operating plant environment

What We Offer:

Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) starting on your first day.
Pension and 401k for your future.
Holiday pay and vacation pay to help you recharge

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Detroit, Michigan
Salary	$100,000–$140,000 Per Year

Skills

Allen-Bradleyunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Engineeringunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
ControlLogixunmatched
DeltaVunmatched
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Power Generationunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched

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