Controls Engineer Siemens

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Locations: Wixom, MI (Shop) & Romulus, MI (Plant Installation)

Duration: Contract through year-end (potential to extend based on upcoming projects)

Schedule: Typically 6–7 days/week; must be available for 2nd shift and holiday work (including Christmas shutdown)

Travel: Local contract; no per diem/travel expenses provided

Seeking a Controls Engineer with a strong Siemens PLC background to support machine build, integration, and commissioning

. The role will start with shop debug in Wixom, MI, and follow the equipment to on-site installation and support in Romulus, MI

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• Perform PLC programming, debugging, and line integration using Siemens platforms

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• Configure and troubleshoot HMI / PanelView interfaces

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• Provide active shop-floor and field support during machine install, runoffs, and commissioning

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• Support operations on 2nd shift and work through critical year-end shutdown/holiday schedules

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• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (specifically Siemens TIA Portal V15.1 and S7-1500 processors)

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• Experience configuring and troubleshooting PanelView / HMIs

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• Automotive manufacturing background; GM Powertrain (SiFACS) standards experience is highly preferred

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• Willingness and availability to work 6–7 days per week, 2nd shift, and over the upcoming holiday periods

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You should be proficient in:

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Commissioning
• Control Engineering

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• General Motors
• GM Powertrain
• TIA Portal
• Siemens