Controls Integration Engineer

Optimal Inc.
  • Warren, MI
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Job Title: Controls Integration EngineerPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Controls Integration Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, and hardware/software communication within manufacturing or automation environments. This role focuses on integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware while configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial controls, IP networking, IoT technologies, IT system architecture, and network infrastructure, hardware integration, and system commissioning. Experience with robotics or PLC programming is beneficial but not required.Job DutiesIntegrate industrial controllers, sensors, edge computing devices, and automation hardware in manufacturing and industrial environments.Configure and troubleshoot communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other control systems.Develop, test, and support hardware/software interfaces for industrial automation systems.Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and communication protocols.Support the integration of IoT devices and technologies within industrial automation and manufacturing environments.Work with IT and OT system architectures to support connectivity between industrial equipment, control systems, edge devices, and enterprise systems.Configure, troubleshoot, and support network infrastructure, including Cisco switches and industrial Ethernet networks.Support system commissioning, testing, validation, and deployment of automation equipment.Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, controls, and communication issues using systematic root cause analysis.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance, reliability, and network connectivity.Support equipment startup, field deployments, and production issue resolution.Required Qualifications2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, embedded systems, or manufacturing automation.Experience in integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware.Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and industrial Ethernet architectures.Experience with IT/OT system architecture and connectivity between industrial automation systems and IT infrastructure.Experience with IoT devices, industrial IoT (IIoT), or connected manufacturing systems.Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco switches or similar network infrastructure.Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Profinet, and/or EtherCAT.Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other automation hardware.Experience with edge computing in industrial or automation environments.Experience with hardware/software integration and industrial control systems.Proficiency in Python and/or C++.Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.Experience supporting system commissioning, testing, and deployment of industrial automation systems. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.*Fully Onsite

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    LocationWarren, MI

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