Plant Engineer Controls

Bartech Staffing
Sterling Heights, MI

Bartech Staffing is proud to partner with a global Automotive client who is accepting applications for a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer in the Sterling Heights, MI area.

As a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer you will play a key part in optimizing equipment performance, integrating systems with plant IT platforms, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate Range: $40 - $42 per hour (W2)

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
  • Lead problem-solving efforts to resolve equipment performance issues and drive root cause analysis
  • Coordinate troubleshooting activities and resources to identify, validate, and implement solutions
  • Support training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Assist in the integration of control systems with IT platforms (FIS, Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, QTS)
  • Troubleshoot automation systems, robotics, and control-related downtime issues
  • Use plant monitoring tools to analyze equipment cycle times and performance
  • Review, coordinate, and support project installations
  • Reprogram equipment to support engineering changes and process improvements
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation systems
  • Program new automation installations, including material handling systems and robotics
  • Participate in risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety as part of a team


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 5 years of related controls engineering experience
  • Demonstrated leadership aligned with Ford leadership behaviors
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with UAW maintenance teams, vendors, and cross-functional process teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Hands-onPLC experience with:
    • Siemens
    • Rexroth
    • Allen-Bradley


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA79 standards
  • Experience with Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Siemens Power Line and Solution Line configuration and programming
  • Background in machining and automation controls troubleshooting


No C2C
Benefits
As a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:
Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
529 college savings program

Make the most of your experience!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: Trade, Import/Export, Customs, SAP
#ImpA

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting [email protected] or fill out this form to request accommodations.

Posted 2026-05-27

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