Plant Controls Engineer
Company: Optimal Inc.
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Description: Develop
and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using
Factory Information Systems (FIS) data Lead problem solving in
resolving equipment performance issues Lead trouble shooting;
coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and
breakdown problems into items that can be validated Assist in the
training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians Assist
in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information
Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS. Troubleshoot
machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime Use
FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
Review and coordinate project installations Reprogram equipment for
engineering changes and improvements Maintain program backups for
machinery and automation Program new installations of automation,
machinery, material handling, and robots Review risk assessments as
part of a team evaluating equipment safety Skills Required:
Programmable Logic Controllers, Good Manufacturing Practices,
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Error proofing Skills Preferred:
Siemens, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Automation
Experience Required: 5 yrs of related experience Automotive
manufacturing experience Successful candidate must be able to
demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding
interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills Ability to
work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members
when required Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook) PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan
Bradley) Experience Preferred: Effective oral and written
communication skills Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience 8D
and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills Lean Tools -
5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping Familiar with
UL508A requirements and NFPA79 Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal
programming and troubleshooting Siemens power line and solution
line configuration and programming Fanuc controls troubleshooting
Education Required: High School Diploma / GED Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree Additional Information: Position is Fully
onsite.
Keywords: Optimal Inc., Waterford , Plant Controls Engineer, Engineering , Sterling Heights, Michigan
