Controls Engineers

Post Date

Jul 28, 2026

Location

Sterling Heights,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48310
US
Oct 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-19f6cc27-4287-4a1a-b47d-d80c6903d90f

Pay Rate

$40 - $50 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations. This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting, programming, optimizing, and implementing controls and automation solutions that improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and productivity. The Controls Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and IT teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining and automated manufacturing systems.

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data ]
• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Compensation:
$45/hr +
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of controls engineering experience
• PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
• CNC troubleshooting experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Siemens Step 7
• TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
• Fanuc controls troubleshooting
• Vision experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.