Factory Automation Jobs

Controls Engineer Jobs in Detroit Metro, Michigan

34 reviewed jobs from the current Factory Automation Jobs inventory.

Find Detroit Metro controls engineer jobs involving PLCs, robotics, launch support, machine builders, automotive suppliers, battery plants, and field troubleshooting.

34 matching jobs

Current Job Postings

Save alert
View job details

Adient

Controls Engineer

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

JOB DESCRIPTIONEssential Duties and Responsibilities include supporting plant operations with the following: System Design & ProgrammingDesign and program PLC/HMI systems for foam manufacturing equipmentDevelop and maintain ladder logic, fu...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Apr 9, 2026
Details
View job details

VRSI

Project Engineer

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

​ ​ VRSI (Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc.) is seeking candidates for permanent full-time employment. We are a rapidly growing company in need of Project Engineers to support existing and future applications throughout many industries. S...

Remote Full-time Controls Engineer Apr 2, 2026
Details
View job details

Niagara Bottling

Senior Maintenance Technician - Palletizer

Detroit, Michigan, United States

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynam...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Mar 20, 2026
Details
View job details

Adient

Automation Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI, United States of America

JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Identify automation opportunities that can be applied across multiple processes/plants. Determine technical feasibility of proposed automation projects. Support industrialization strate...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Mar 5, 2026
Details

Job Alerts

Get new Controls Engineer Jobs in Detroit Metro, Michigan

Save this role and market so new reviewed listings come to you.

Alert criteria: Controls Engineer, near Detroit, within 50 mi.

You can adjust filters, pause, or unsubscribe any time. Edit alert settings

View job details

Adient

Maintenance Technician I

Warren, MI, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a Maintenance Technician at our automotive seating plant in Warren, MI. BASIC FUNCTIONS: Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, produ

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Mar 5, 2026
Details
View job details

Protolabs

Maintenance Technician

Plymouth, MN

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team t...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Jan 21, 2026
Details
View job details

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Senior PLC Controls Software Engineer

Lake Orion, Orion, MI, US

Senior PLC Controls Engineer We want people who are passionate about automation We're looking for a results-oriented, self-starter who can write PLC code from scratch and start up the machine it runs on. You'll be working for a systems inte...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Dec 4, 2025
Details
View job details

Munro & Associates

Lead Mfg. Process Innovation Consultant

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Lead Manufacturing Process Innovation Consultant Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) Team: Munro & Associates Type: Full-time About Munro Munro & Associates helps manufacturers design and build better, more profitable products and processes...

On-site Full-time Controls Engineer Nov 18, 2025
Details
View job details

DMC Engineering

Automation Engineer (Experienced)

Detroit, United States

( Hybrid) Description: Are you ready for a challenge? Do you enjoy programming and working with electrical/mechanical systems? As an Automation Engineer, apply your programming skills and engineering knowledge to develop software solutions

USD $95,000 - $115,000 / year Hybrid Full-time Controls Engineer Nov 15, 2024
Details

Useful Context

Controls Engineer Search Notes For Detroit

34 live jobs 17 employers 7 with pay listed

What This Search Includes

Detroit Metro searches include Auburn Hills, Warren, Troy, Novi, Plymouth, Southfield, Romulus, and Lake Orion. Many strong roles sit with integrators and suppliers serving automotive, EV, battery, tooling, and launch programs. Search around controls engineer, controls technician, PLC programmer, robot programmer, and automation specialist titles because Detroit employers use those labels differently.

Pay Signals

7 current listings in this search include posted pay. The visible annual examples cluster around USD 24 to 139,000. Detroit controls compensation often reflects overtime, launch schedule, robot cell experience, customer-site travel, and whether the role covers design, startup, debug, or plant maintenance support.

For Accurate Job Posts

Detroit-area employer posts work best when the plant/customer-site split is explicit and platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, FANUC, KUKA, safety PLCs, vision, drives, and HMI packages are named.

Top Employers In This Search

Common Titles Showing Up

Controls Engineer0990 Maintenance Team Leader0990 Maintenance TechnicianAdvanced Automation EngineerApplication EngineerAssociate Field Service EngineerAutomation Controls Engineer

Active Markets