Senior Controls Engineer

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join the onsite team in Canton, Michigan. In this role, you will design, program, and support PLC-based automation systems while integrating hardware hands-on, with opportunities to travel up to 35 percent to support project implementation. The position emphasizes safety, collaboration, and ongoing optimization of industrial control systems within a diverse range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong safety posture and follow company, customer, and OSHA safety policies.
• Travel up to 35 percent during project execution, with potential extended stays at various sites.
• Availability to work weekends and overtime when required.
• Complete tasks in accordance with written or verbal instructions and directions.
• Design automation solutions to optimize processes.
• Develop PLC ladder logic to support control interfaces and safeguard parameters per ANSI, OSHA, and customer requirements.
• Document designs using AutoCAD with standard notations and symbols.
• Create electrical diagrams, panel drawings, wiring schematics, HMI pages, and ladder logic as needed.
• Lead design reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Develop project bills of materials and manage related documentation.
• Investigate and test new technologies to validate concepts.
• Upgrade and repair existing controls and equipment.
• Develop and manage project timelines.
• Troubleshoot control issues including PLC ladder logic and I/O; may involve on-site or remote support.
• Analyze plant processes, propose and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with team members to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Perform equipment start-up and verification at on-site and customer locations.
• Maintain controls spare parts inventory and requisition replacements.
• Document design, inspection, and repair data for traceability.
• Contribute to additional duties assigned by management as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong electrical aptitude and knowledge of best practices, techniques, and codes.
• Minimum five years of PLC programming experience.
• Prefer experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix and CompactLogix); Siemens, Automation Direct, and HMI experience are a plus.
• AutoCAD experience for drawing panel layouts, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.
• Experience applying mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of industrial control devices including photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O.
• Ability to read schematic drawings, machine prints, and ladder logic.
• Effective teamwork skills within a diverse group of professionals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Technologies

• Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
• Siemens
• Automation Direct
• HMI
• AutoCAD
• Ladder logic
• AC Drives / VFD / Servo / PID and Motion Control

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location

Canton, Michigan

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

USD 100,000 - 125,000 per year

Work Location

In person

Application Questions

• Are you willing to travel up to 35 percent of the time, primarily during project implementation?
• Do you have at least five years of PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred; Siemens a plus)?
• Is knowledge of AC drives, VFDs, HMIs, servo, PID, and motion control preferred?
• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Have you worked on one-of-a-kind machines, defined controls, created schematics and panel layouts, supported assembly, and programmed PLC and HMI using ladder logic?
• Do you have strong AutoCAD experience drawing panel layouts, wiring schematics, and ladder logic?
• What is your expected annual compensation for this position?