Bloomfield Hills, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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Bloomfield Hills, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
Livonia, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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Livonia, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
Commerce, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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Commerce, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
Novi, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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Novi, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
Novi, MI · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
About the position Seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer who can design, program, debug, and support complex automated equipment from concept through customer launch. This role is ideal for an ...
Novi, MI · On-site
$85 - $120/hr
About the position Seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer who can design, program, debug, and support complex automated equipment from concept through customer launch. This role is ideal for an ...
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
West Bloomfield, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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West Bloomfield, MI · On-site
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
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$115K - $125K/yr
Controls Engineer Location: Metro Detroit, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing Build ...
$82K - $107K/yr
We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our Clients Facilities Maintenance team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation ...
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$82K - $107K/yr
We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our Clients Facilities Maintenance team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation ...
Whitmore Lake, MI · On-site
$78K - $100K/yr
Controls Engineer - Join Our Growing Team! We are a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment, looking for a talented and motivated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic ...
Whitmore Lake, MI · On-site
$78K - $100K/yr
Controls Engineer - Join Our Growing Team! We are a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment, looking for a talented and motivated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics, electrical, and mechanical, to controls, testing and applications engineering. Automation Movers ...
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics, electrical, and mechanical, to controls, testing and applications engineering. Automation Movers ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will ...
$79K - $102K/yr
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics, electrical, and mechanical, to controls, testing and applications engineering. Automation Movers ...
$79K - $102K/yr
Our project leaders and contract engineering offer expertise and support from planning, robotics, electrical, and mechanical, to controls, testing and applications engineering. Automation Movers ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
Description Join Our Team as a Controls Engineer! Ready to engineer the future of automation? We're seeking a Controls Engineer who thrives on designing, programming, and optimizing advanced ...
Southfield, MI · On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
Description Join Our Team as a Controls Engineer! Ready to engineer the future of automation? We're seeking a Controls Engineer who thrives on designing, programming, and optimizing advanced ...
$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
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$79K - $102K/yr
SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity ...
$76K - $98K/yr
The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range ...
$76K - $98K/yr
The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range ...
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| Aspect | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred |
| Work Environment | Industrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilities | Power plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities |
| Industry Usage | Automation, manufacturing, process control | Power systems, electronics, telecommunications |
Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.
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Re-posted 2 days ago
Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
Industry: Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing
Our confidential client is a globally respected leader in precision machinery and advanced manufacturing systems. They design and build complex, high-performance equipment used by top automotive and industrial manufacturers around the world.
This is not a maintenance role.
This is not a support-only role.
This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering position where your work directly shapes how world-class machines are designed, built, and delivered.
Work on custom, one-of-a-kind machines — no repetitive projects
Be trusted as a technical authority within a strong engineering team
Influence projects from concept through commissioning
Join a company that is growing, investing, and promoting from within
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with sharp engineers, and seeing your work come to life on the shop floor — this role is for you.
Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, machine builders, and electrical teams
Troubleshoot and debug systems during build, test, and customer acceptance
Support machine startup, integration, and commissioning (limited travel)
Help define controls standards, best practices, and continuous improvements
Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making
Strong experience as a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer
Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)
Experience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks
Background in machine build, automation, or capital equipment environments
Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, and customers
Stable company with long-term growth and a strong project pipeline
Excellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
Clean, modern engineering and manufacturing environment
Supportive leadership that values engineering input
Real advancement opportunities — technical and leadership career paths
Candidate screening will begin January 2nd
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an initial conversation.
This role is being handled confidentially by an external recruiting partner.
Company details will be shared after initial screening.
