Software Engineer Controls

Software Engineer – Controls

Location: Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Schedule: Fully onsite | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate:$46–$51/hour
Type: Ongoing W2 Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Software Engineer – Controls to support high-volume gear machining and manufacturing operations. This position will focus heavily on CNC equipment, PLC/CNC controls, automation troubleshooting, equipment improvements, and manufacturing systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control-system and equipment improvements using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
• Troubleshoot CNC machinery, PLCs, robotics, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Lead root-cause problem solving for equipment performance issues and downtime.
• Reprogram equipment to support engineering changes and continuous improvements.
• Program new installations involving automation, machinery, material handling systems, and robots.
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation equipment.
• Use FIS plant-monitoring software to analyze equipment cycle times and performance.
• Integrate controls with manufacturing IT systems, including FIS, Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
• Review and coordinate equipment and project installations.
• Support and train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Participate in equipment safety and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with UAW maintenance personnel, vendors, and Process Team Members.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on CNC experience is required.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing/production environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/CNC controls and troubleshooting.
• PLC controller experience with systems such as Siemens, Rexroth, and Allen-Bradley.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance teams, vendors, and cross-functional manufacturing groups.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting gear machining or gear manufacturing operations.
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting.
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration/programming.
• FANUC controls and CNC troubleshooting.
• Robotics and computer vision experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• 8D and 5 Why corrective-action/problem-solving experience.
• Experience with Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Familiarity with UL 508A and NFPA 79 requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will bring a combination of hands-on CNC expertise, Controls Engineering experience, PLC troubleshooting/programming, and experience supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment. Previous gear machining experience is especially valuable.




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