Controls Engineer
Company: Optimal Inc.
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Duties : 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: Siemens, PLC/CNC, Programming, Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics, Computer Vision Experience 5 yrs of related experience
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership
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) Education: High School
Diploma Fully onsite
Keywords: Optimal Inc., Westland , Controls Engineer, Engineering , Sterling Heights, Michigan
