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Controls Engineer | Burton, MI Salary Range: $81,000 - $126,000 depending on experience Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for automation, PLC programming,
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Burton region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
- →Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
- →Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
- →Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
- →Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
- →Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
- →Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
- →Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
Requirements
~1 min read- Working knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
- Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
- Experience supporting controls in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP.
- Knowledge of safety standards and machine guarding.
- Experience with vision systems or sensors.
- Project management experience for equipment upgrades.
- Experience with robotics or motion control systems.
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, Controls Systems Engineer
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $81,000–$126,000 a year
- 52% above the $68,000 median for Other jobs on Jobera (128,861 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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