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Controls Engineer

Convergix Automation
Auburn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

As a Controls Engineer in our Auburn Hills, Michigan branch, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, programming, and the building of custom robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility.

What would a typical day be like?

  • Controls Engineer will work on various stages of automation and control projects including : electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting / testing / debugging
  • Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
  • Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs
  • Assist electricians in debugging machine wiring
  • Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using Convergix base templates and programming standards
  • Debug powered on machines to verify mechanical and programming functionality meets customer's requirements and Convergix's standards of quality.
  • Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

  • PLC programming experience :
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs

  • Experience developing PLC programs from scratch
  • Robotic integration experience :
  • Exposure to FANUC, ABB, and / or Kukka

  • Comfortable working with Siemens HMIs
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings
  • Understanding of custom industrial machine design
  • Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada
  • Physical Demands :

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
  • Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds - This will be role specific so ask Manager if they would like this to be included.
  • What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

    Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including :

  • Comprehensive benefits and 401K / RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
  • Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
  • Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
  • The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
  • A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life
  • ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

    Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 25 locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.

    Learn more about us : https : / / convergixautomation.com /

    What does CONVERGIX value?

    Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

  • Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
  • Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
  • Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity
  • Why join the CONVERGIX team?

    As a growing company in the industrial technology industry and rooted with strong corporate values, CONVERGIX Automation Solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding at a rapid pace as we continue the path to be a $1 Billion company. CONVERGIX brings a new, holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain. At CONVERGIX, products, technology, experience, support and expertise intersect to empower customers in every industry to reach their full potential.

    We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

    CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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