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Automation Controls Engineer

Alten Technology USA
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or HSD with 5 years of experience in a related field
  • Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Problem solving skills specific to Controls systems
  • Experience supervising or leading a team of technicians and engineers
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Microsoft suite (ppt, excel…)

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with Information Technology Systems
  • Understanding of PLC Programing
  • Understanding of HMI Development; WinCC and Factory Talk View
  • Manufacturing automotive process engineering knowledge
  • CAD software (ePlan / AutoCAD) experience
  • Experience developing bid packages for new equipment
  • Experience with robots
  • Knowledge of style tracking, RFID Technology related to plant floor automation
  • Demonstrated team leadership and communication skills
  • Self-directed and motivated to implement change within the direction and scope of client
  • Ability to effectively communicate and present to Senior Management
  • 5 years of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology with an emphasis on Strategic Planning, IT Applications and Plant Floor Operations
  • Strong and proficient understanding of Computer Programming Skills (SQL, HTML, JAVA)
  • Experience with PLC interlocks with robots, ICT drivers for FIS, AVI and connectivity for PFS, PFCS, software & electrical, with interfacing with several controls equipment suppliers
  • ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or veteran status.

    Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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