Controls engineer - industrial automation

Kelly
Portage, MI

Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation ( No C2C or Third party *)*

  • Shift : 2nd Shift 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday - Will support 4 x 10hr shift structure along with overtime on Friday's. 4:00PM - 10:30PM

  • Location: 100% onsite - Portage, Michigan (49002)

  • Duration : 12 month contract - (contract extension potential and internal hire possibilities)

  • Type: W2 contract ( NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)

  • Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience

  • Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents.

Seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support 2nd shift manufacturing in Portage, Michigan.

What you will do

  • Provide technical support and coverage for the equipment within the Company's Medical Plant specifically related to electrical, control and PLC subsystems.

  • Provide technical production support including troubleshooting of complex manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Execute small/medium manufacturing projects including machine automation and PLC control projects including equipment capacity, part transfers, cost reduction projects.

  • Support equipment purchases following established standards in regard to electrical, control and control system sub-components and equipment.

  • Partner with maintenance, engineering and tool room to address line-down issues regarding equipment and process issues and non-conformances.

  • Program numerous pieces of numerical code and/or PLC controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing and manufacturing equipment.

  • Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, production part approval process.

What you need-

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - preferred.

  • 6+ years related work experience including manufacturing controls, software, programming or electrical engineering required.

  • Previous mechanical, electrical and P&ID documentation experience required.

  • Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance required.

  • Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge required.

  • Rockwell Automation software knowledge - highly preferred.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inductive Automation Ignition

  • Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN

  • Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench

  • SQL Server Management Studio

  • Python

  • Qt Designer

  • FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)

  • Industrial Equipment hardwire design (safety circuits, power circuits, etc)

  • Cleco mProRemote Professional

  • Cognex In-Sight Explorer & Datamax

  • Keyence SZ-V Configurator

  • Automation Direct C-more Programming Software

  • Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration)

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to [email protected].

* (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**

Work Authorization** : Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Posted 2025-11-06

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