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Controls Engineer – Ignition SCADA / PLC Programming
Location: Detroit, Michigan Area
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Ignition SCADA Programming, PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, and Control Systems Integration for a permanent position in the Detroit, Michigan area.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, programming, troubleshooting, and supporting Ignition SCADA Systems, PLC Integration, and Manufacturing Automation Systems. Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing, particularly with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and General Motors (GM) Manufacturing Systems, is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, program, and maintain Ignition SCADA / HMI Applications for industrial manufacturing environments.
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC Control Systems and Industrial Automation Solutions.
- Integrate Ignition SCADA Platforms with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial equipment.
- Support PLC-to-SCADA Communication, System Integration, and Real-Time Manufacturing Data Monitoring.
- Troubleshoot Industrial Control Systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing process issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams to improve Production Efficiency, System Reliability, and Automation Performance.
- Support commissioning, testing, and implementation of Automated Manufacturing Systems.
- Assist with Controls System Upgrades, SCADA Development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Industrial Control Systems.
- Strong programming and development experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
- Proven experience with PLC Programming, PLC Integration, and Industrial Automation Systems.
- Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and Studio 5000 / RSLogix is preferred.
- Experience developing and troubleshooting SCADA / HMI Systems.
- Understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols, PLC Connectivity, and manufacturing automation architecture.
- Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Automation is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of General Motors (GM) Manufacturing Systems, controls standards, or plant automation environments is a strong advantage.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work in the Detroit, Michigan area for a full-time, permanent position.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Ignition SCADA Development
- Ignition Perspective / Vision
- Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC Programming
- Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
- PLC / HMI Integration
- SCADA System Integration
- OPC UA / Industrial Communication
- Automotive Manufacturing Automation
- GM Manufacturing Systems
- Industrial Controls Troubleshooting
Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Ignition SCADA Programming, Ignition SCADA Development, Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA, PLC Programming, PLC Integration, Industrial Automation, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, SCADA / HMI Development, Control Systems Integration, Industrial Controls Troubleshooting, Automotive Manufacturing Automation, GM Manufacturing Systems, OPC UA, PLC / HMI Integration, Detroit Michigan Controls Engineer
Salary : $50 - $65