Hiring: Senior Controls Engineer - PLC, Conrols Engineer, HMI Company: CyberCoders Location: Detroit, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:55:34 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Manufacturing Execution Systems, PLC, SCADA About the job Required Skills: •Develops PLC programs in ladder logic and structured text for production equipment, automated transfer systems, robotics, and quality inspection devices. •Modifies and optimizes existing PLC, motion control, and servo logic to improve cycle time, uptime, and overall equipment performance. •Integrates sensors, thermal devices, machine vision systems, actuators, and safety components, including configuration of I/O and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet. •Leads debugging, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion systems, and safety systems during installation, startup, and commissioning. •Supports equipment start-up, factory and site acceptance testing, final commissioning, and integration into manufacturing workflows. •Analyzes automated processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for throughput, quality, and reliability improvements. •Creates and maintains electrical schematics, functional design specifications, PLC and HMI documentation, standards, and change records. •Provides technical oversight to internal teams and suppliers while training maintenance and production personnel on new systems and upgrades. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, mechatronics, software engineering, or a related discipline. •Extensive hands-on PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text. •Demonstrated ability to develop PLC programs from the ground up for new manufacturing equipment. •Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, PLC, robotic, and automation systems. •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret electrical schematics using EPLAN or AutoCAD. •Solid functional working knowledge of SCADA, MES, data acquisition systems, and industrial networking. Compensation: •$120,000 - $135,000 / year •Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 plus bonus eligibility Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!