Controls Engineer Whitehall Area

Controls Engineer Whitehall MI

Salary Range: $83000 - $128000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for automation PLC programming and process control The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Whitehall seeking experienced Controls Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Whitehall region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidatesnot just resumes. By joining our network you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and implement industrial control systems (PLC HMI SCADA).
• Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system issues.
• Develop and maintain accurate control system documentation including schematics and logic.
• Support commissioning startup and optimization of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with production maintenance and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Ensure all control systems comply with safety standards industry regulations and company policies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g. Rockwell Siemens) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus TCP/IP).
• Strong troubleshooting diagnostic and commissioning skills for automated machinery.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics (e.g. Fanuc KUKA ABB) and servo/motion control systems.
• Ability to read interpret and develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849 IEC 62061) and safety circuit design.

Bonus Qualifications

• Robotics programming and integration experience (e.g. FANUC KUKA ABB)
• Experience with industrial vision systems (e.g. Cognex Keyence)
• Proficiency with SQL databases for data collection reporting and MES integration
• Familiarity with ISA-88 batch control or ISA-95 enterprise-control system integration standards

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Engineer Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer PLC Programmer Industrial Automation Engineer Process Control Engineer Instrumentation & Controls Engineer SCADA Engineer Robotics Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute Compensation Culture and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your searchmarket insights resume feedback and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.