Controls Engineer
BrainWorks
Detroit, MI · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
BrainWorks Search is partnered with a leading automotive manufacturer outside of Detroit seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join its team. This is a hands-on, plant-floor-focused role supporting controls and automation within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot PLCs and automated manufacturing equipment
Utilize ladder logic to diagnose controls-related issues
Determine whether equipment issues are related to the physical machine or software/controls
Support robotics and automated manufacturing cells
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to troubleshoot equipment downtime
Provide hands-on controls support on the manufacturing floor
Qualifications
3–7+ years of controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience preferred
Strong PLC troubleshooting and ladder-logic experience
Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls preferred
Die-casting experience strongly preferred; injection molding or extrusion environments will also be considered
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $80,000–$110,000, with flexibility based on experience
Fully company-paid employee medical benefits
Relocation assistance available
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Job ID: 65211162681
Category: Human Resources
Location: Detroit MI