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Software Controls Engineer

Engineering Technology Associates, Inc.

Sterling Heights, MI • $90,000 to $94,000 / yr • 9/11/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data

• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues

• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians

• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.

• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment

• Review and coordinate project installations

• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation

• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment