Controls Engineer

Post Date

May 07, 2026

Location

Pontiac,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48340
US
Jul 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-14d2b41a-94c4-426f-b3c8-867ba3db758b

Pay Rate

$39 - $49 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Controls Engineer will support day‑to‑day plant operations for a large automotive OEM's manufacturing facility, providing hands‑on controls and automation support for CNC equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and supporting automation systems. This role is heavily plant‑floor focused and works closely with maintenance, IT, vendors, and production teams to keep equipment running and resolve breakdowns efficiently.

Production & Plant Support
• Support maintenance with troubleshooting CNC mills
• Assist with PLC and HMI startup and recovery
• Provide day‑to‑day plant floor support for equipment breakdowns
• Support minor equipment installation projects

Controls & Automation
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues (Rockwell / Siemens environments)
• Support Bauer test equipment
• Provide support for FANUC robots as needed

Cross‑Functional & Vendor Interaction
• Communicate and coordinate with IT
• Contact and work with equipment vendors to get technical answers when needed


Compensation:
$40/hr to $55/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.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Rockwell PLC logic
• Siemens HMI programming experience
• Familiarity working on controls projects / OEM standards
• CNC experience
• Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to be hands‑on and work directly on the plant floor

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Prior GM plant or project experience
• Controls Engineer with M‑TEC training
• GCCH training or exposure

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.