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Plant Controls Engineer

HTC Global Services
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controls Engineer position at HTC Global Services?

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 safety

Skills Required

  • Programmable Logic Controllers, Good Manufacturing Practices, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Error proofing

Skills Preferred

  • Siemens, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Automation

Experience Required

  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Experience: 5 yrs of related experience
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Client behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Experience Preferred

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
  • Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
  • Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
  • Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
  • Fanuc controls troubleshooting

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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