# Controls Engineer at Connect Force in United States -…

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# Controls Engineer

Connect Force 

** United States ** Full Time ** Engineering Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

### Job Description

Job Description **Confidential Job Posting:****Controls Engineer** **Location:** Metro Detroit, MI
**Employment Type:** Full-Time, Direct Hire
**Compensation:** Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
**Industry:** Precision Machinery / Advanced Manufacturing

**Build What Others Can’t** Our confidential client is a **globally respected leader in precision machinery and advanced manufacturing systems**. They design and build complex, high-performance equipment used by top automotive and industrial manufacturers around the world.

This is not a maintenance role.
This is not a support-only role.

This is a **hands-on, high-impact engineering position** where your work directly shapes how world-class machines are designed, built, and delivered.

**Why This Role Is Exciting** 
- Work on custom, one-of-a-kind machines — no repetitive projects
- Be trusted as a technical authority within a strong engineering team
- Influence projects from concept through commissioning
- Join a company that is growing, investing, and promoting from within

If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with sharp engineers, and seeing your work come to life on the shop floor — this role is for you.

**What You’ll Be Doing** 
- Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI control systems for custom machinery
- Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, machine builders, and electrical teams
- Troubleshoot and debug systems during build, test, and customer acceptance
- Support machine startup, integration, and commissioning (limited travel)
- Help define controls standards, best practices, and continuous improvements
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making

**What We’re Looking For** 
- Strong experience as a Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer
- Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)
- Experience with HMI development, motion control, and industrial networks
- Background in machine build, automation, or capital equipment environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mindset
- Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, and customers

**Why Engineers Stay Here** 
- Stable company with long-term growth and a strong project pipeline
- Excellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Clean, modern engineering and manufacturing environment
- Supportive leadership that values engineering input
- Real advancement opportunities — technical and leadership career paths

**Important Timeline** **Candidate screening will begin January 2nd**
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an initial conversation.

**Confidential Application Notice** This role is being handled **confidentially** by an external recruiting partner.
Company details will be shared after initial screening.

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Posted July 23, 2026