Controls Engineer - Ignition SCADA / PLC Programming in Southfield

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Controls Engineer – Ignition SCADA / PLC Programming

Location: Detroit, Michigan Area
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Ignition SCADA Programming, PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, and Control Systems Integration for a permanent position in the Detroit, Michigan area.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, programming, troubleshooting, and supporting Ignition SCADA Systems, PLC Integration, and Manufacturing Automation Systems. Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing, particularly with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and General Motors (GM) Manufacturing Systems, is highly .

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, program, and maintain Ignition SCADA / HMI Applications for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC Control Systems and Industrial Automation Solutions.
• Integrate Ignition SCADA Platforms with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial equipment.
• Support PLC-to-SCADA Communication, System Integration, and Real-Time Manufacturing Data Monitoring.
• Troubleshoot Industrial Control Systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing process issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams to improve Production Efficiency, System Reliability, and Automation Performance.
• Support commissioning, testing, and implementation of Automated Manufacturing Systems.
• Assist with Controls System Upgrades, SCADA Development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Industrial Control Systems.
• Strong programming and development experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
• Proven experience with PLC Programming, PLC Integration, and Industrial Automation Systems.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and Studio 5000 / RSLogix is .
• Experience developing and troubleshooting SCADA / HMI Systems.
• Understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols, PLC Connectivity, and manufacturing automation architecture.
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Automation is highly .
• Knowledge of General Motors (GM) Manufacturing Systems, controls standards, or plant automation environments is a strong advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work in the Detroit, Michigan area for a full-time, permanent position.

Technical Skills

• Ignition SCADA Development
• Ignition Perspective / Vision
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC Programming
• Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
• PLC / HMI Integration
• SCADA System Integration
• OPC UA / Industrial Communication
• Automotive Manufacturing Automation
• GM Manufacturing Systems
• Industrial Controls Troubleshooting

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