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Automation Controls Engineer

Advantage Technical
$150,000.00-$180,000.00
United States, Michigan, Troy
Jun 09, 2025
Job Title: Automation Controls Engineer Location: Troy, MI. Salary will be based on experience Domestic & International Travel Required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required Concentration in automation, control systems, or robotics Master's degree in engineering (Electrical/Controls) preferred. 5 years robotics programming experience (KUKA, FANUC, ABB, etc.). 5 years' experience specifying and integrating sensors and actuators into automation systems. Simulation/offline programming experience (Robotmaster, Roboguide, Octopuz, etc.). Structured programming language experience (C, C++ in MS Visual Studio, Beckhoff, etc.). Source code management experience. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, a demonstrated ability to solve complex system issues. Willingness to travel to support plant launches. Willingness to build expertise in industrial sewing. Strong communication skills in English. Must possess the ability to multi-task and bring multiple projects to completion on time and on budget. Responsibilities:** Develop the electrical architecture for our automated sewing cells. Evaluate, test, and integrate automation hardware & software into the control systems of our sew heads, robots, and PLC's. Advance Tier 1's real-time surface feature scanning and motion control technology. Use robot simulation and offline programming tools to evaluate technologies and designs and to implement new customer products in our processes. Develop new sensor/actuator subsystems to support sewing technologies. Package sewing head controls systems. Configure, program, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots for sewing applications. Develop and maintain detailed BOM's and user/training manuals. Provide new equipment specifications and equipment quote requests. Assist in the build, install & startup of automated sewing equipment and robot cells. Travel is required both domestically and internationally to support the business, normally about 5% and up to 30% during deployments, although this is an estimation and may increase or decrease depending on the needs of the business. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.