Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer – Industrial Process Systems
A global leader in the engineering and construction of industrial process systems in the Auburn Hills, MI area is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer seeking challenging large-scale automation projects, technical leadership opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional benefits.
Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineer salaries are anticipated to be $120,000–$160,000 annually, based on each candidate's experience and education. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate. The company offers an excellent benefits package including generous PTO, excellent healthcare benefits, a strong 401(k) match, and more.
Qualified Senior / Lead Controls Project Engineers will have most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:
- 5+ years of recent/relevant experience with industrial process controls, including equipment involving temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, and fluid handling.
- Experience with process equipment and instrumentation, including sensors, valves, pumps, piping systems, tanks, industrial ovens, furnaces, and related equipment.
- Strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls design, troubleshooting, and commissioning experience. Omron, Mitsubishi, or Toyopuk experience is highly desirable; Allen-Bradley and Siemens experience is also welcome with a willingness to learn additional platforms.
- Experience with PID control, process instrumentation, control loops, VFDs, and industrial communications networks.
- Experience with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD, electrical schematics, control panels, and component selection.
- Ability to lead controls engineering projects, coordinate with engineers and designers, and interface directly with customers through installation and commissioning.
- Experience with industrial ovens, furnaces, pretreatment systems, E-Coat systems, or similar process applications is highly advantageous.
- Must be willing to travel approximately 25–50% overnight for customer-site commissioning and project support.
- A BS in Electrical Engineering is preferred, but equivalent relevant experience will be strongly considered.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. H-1B transfers may be considered for exceptionally well-qualified, experienced candidates.
- Must be able to complete standard pre-hire checks including background, drug screen, references, etc.
