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Controls Project Engineer

Lincoln Electric
Utica, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Shelby

Req ID: 27897

Company Overview

Fori Automation is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling and testing equipment for both automotive and non-automation customers around the world. Headquarters in Shelby Twp., Michigan. Fori automation has facilities located in China, Korea, Germany, India, Brazil, and Mexico. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost effective highly engineered products and systems that can be designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management and service.

Position Summary

Candidate Will Work Out Of Fori’s Shelby Twp. Michigan Facility And Will Report To The Controls Engineering Manager For The Assembly Group. Candidate Must Demonstrate The Following To Be Considered

  • Engineering a project or acting as the engineer on a small project.
  • Leading an engineering group or acting as a leader of a project.
  • Control panel concept and design based on line-ups from the Mechanical Engineering department.
  • Guarantee the workability, completeness, and accuracy of all designs. Control Project Engineers shall be able to properly understand the design and all the aspects of a control panel. Complete designs include: schematics to layouts and Bill of Materials, standards and regulations.
  • Coordinate with other Project Engineers regarding schedule, design concepts and other status information on areas of concern.
  • Ensure that designs are consistent on the project.
  • Participate in internal and external design reviews of deliverables.
  • Ensure that all designs meet either Fori or customer standards.
  • Fully document and maintain engineering records for incorporation into engineer’s job book.

Position Summary Continued

  • Read and write software on assigned areas. Ideal candidate shall understand ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text (SCL) or similar programming languages.
  • Performed startup of any equipment.
  • Provide engineering liaison to manufacturing and field service departments.
  • Create and maintain software design plans.
  • Create and maintain commissioning plans.
  • Develop controls architecture
  • Shall be able to conduct engineering meetings and customer meetings for hardware or software design.
  • Demonstrate experience in startups, new program launches or retrofit projects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.

Requirements

  • Education: B.S.E.E. degree, Controls Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 4 to 8 years with proven experience in project execution and commissioning
  • Training or certifications on project management, agile or scrum will be considered.
  • A background in controls (PLC, HMI and PC programming) at least on Rockwell or Siemens platforms.
  • Knowledge and experience using AB software such as: Logix Designer, Factory Talk View, Factory Linx, Drive tools.
  • Knowledge of HMI and SCADA development systems (MES, FIS, IIoT).
  • Knowledge on fastener tools or DC tools: Stanley, Atlas Copco or similar.
  • Reporting and documenting using office tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Travel occasionally depending on requirements.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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