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Remote Principal Controls Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Wood Plc

Electrical Controls Engineer II

Warren, MI · Remote

$75K - $100K/yr

Launch and Standby support #LI-Remote Skills / Qualifications Qualifications: * Education ... Controls company Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across ...

Wood Plc

Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Warren, MI · Remote

... Controls is currently recruiting for Electrical Control Engineers to join our team in Warren, MI ... Interface with customer on design criteria and approval processes #LI-Remote Skills ...

Wood Plc

Project Engineer

Warren, MI · Remote

Screens, PLC Logic and entering Descriptions * Assist in debug, as-builts and field installation #LI-Remote Skills / Qualifications Skills: * A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering ...

Commerce Controls, Inc.

Project Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site +1

Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Commerce Controls, Inc. combines the facilities, expert ... This position can be remote and or office within the Cleveland area. Requirements Equipment Design:

Nexus Engineering Group

SCADA Engineer

Midland, MI · On-site +1

$85K - $120K/yr

You will work alongside protection & controls engineers, designers, project managers, and clients ... office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require: * Prolonged periods of ...

Nexus Engineering Group

SCADA Engineer

Midland, MI · On-site +1

You will work alongside protection & controls engineers, designers, project managers, and clients ... office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require: * Prolonged periods of ...

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What is the difference between Remote Principal Controls Engineer vs Remote Controls Engineer?

AspectRemote Principal Controls EngineerRemote Controls Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, certifications like PLC or automationBachelor's in Engineering, PLC or automation certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee control systems, collaborate with teams remotelyDevelop and troubleshoot control systems, often in a remote or on-site setting
Industry UsageIndustrial automation, manufacturing, energy sectorsManufacturing, process control, automation industries
Search/Comparison IntentHigher-level control system design, leadership rolesImplementation, troubleshooting, and support roles

The Remote Principal Controls Engineer typically focuses on high-level system design and leadership, requiring advanced credentials and experience. In contrast, the Remote Controls Engineer handles implementation and troubleshooting tasks. Both roles are vital in automation industries and often share similar certifications and work environments, but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Controls Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution.

Electrical Controls Engineer II

Warren, MI • Remote

Wood Plc
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$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood Applied Intellignce -Automation and Control is currently recruiting for Electrical Control Engineers to join our team in Warren, MI. 

We are looking for Electrical Control Engineers that must be able to perform the design of control systems, from start to finish, as well as the engineering and field start up for the "System Integration in the Electrical Controls" Industry for manufacturing. Demonstrated trouble shooting skills are absolutely necessary.  This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with solid experience as a systems integrator, who is looking for career growth with a major organization.  

Responsibilities:

  • Performing Design of Automation control systems, requirements which will include:
    • Review specifications and standard practices.
    • Establishing non-standard designs as required.
    • Follow internal and customer standards as required
    • Create system map layouts, sequence of operations, drawing packages, PLC logic, and HMI screens.
    • Specify Panel and field material by creating Electrical Bill of Material's (EBM's)
  • Field duties and responsibilities include:
    • Assisting in installation oversight
    • Start-up and Debug at customers facilities
    • Launch and Standby support

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Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Education: Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor Science Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor Science Electrical Engineering & Technology, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree
  • 3 - 5 years of "industry" experience working for a systems integrator; must include control panel and circuit design (in it's totality)
    • non-standard designs, system map layouts, sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time, studies and dimension switch layouts,
    • design packages, design logic, enter logic, and the design of Smart Displays
  • Knowledge of System Architecture, including non-standard material, control panel power requirements and/or distribution
  • Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work)
  • Technical knowledge and skills required :
  • RSLogix 5, Studio 5000
  • RS Networx for EtherNet IP
  • DriveExecutive, DriveExplorer
  • RSView Studio and FactoryTalk
  • Technical knowledge/skills considered an asset: Ford NextGen standards; Microsoft Office Suite
  • Capable of assisting with installation, and debugging with no additional support
  • Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to climb a 2 story ladder
  • Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
  • Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs without difficulty
  • All of the above items to be accomplished while carrying a laptop computer

CEC Controls is a Wood Automation and Controls company

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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