Controls Technician
- River Rouge, Michigan
- Permanent
- Aug 27, 2026
Controls Technician
$110,000 - $115,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Detroit, MI (Commutable from: River Rouge, Dearborn, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Taylor, Melvindale)
Are you a Controls Technician, looking to join a market-leading company where you will take ownership of automation projectsand play a key role in modernising a large industrial facility?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organization where you will become the automation expert on site, working on a wide range of capital projects whilst receiving further programming training.
This is a great time to join a growing engineering team in a newly created position where you will have the autonomy to make improvements, introduce new technologies and work on exciting automation projects across the operation.
On offer is a varied role where you will design, improve and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems, support major projects from concept through commissioning, and work closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve reliability and performance. Approximately 50% of the role will be spent underground supporting plant operations.
This role would suit a Controls Engineer with Allen Bradley PLC experience, looking for a long-term career with an industry-leading company. Engineers with strong PLC troubleshooting experience who are looking to develop their programming skills will also be considered.
The Role:
- Design, troubleshoot and improve Allen Bradley PLC and HMI control systems
- Lead automation and capital projects through to commissioning
- Support SCADA, drives, instrumentation and network infrastructure
- 1st Shift position with flexibility to support off-shifts when required
- Approximately 50% underground and 50% surface-based work
The Candidate:
- Controls Technician
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Looking for a long-term career with a leading industrial organization
Keywords: Controls, Engineer, Manufacturing, Allen Bradley, Siemens, PLC, Automation, Technician, Troubleshoot, Program, HMI, Scada, Robotics, River Rouge, Dearborn, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Taylor, Melvindale, Detroit
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
River Rouge, Michigan
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US$110,000 - US$115,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH277116_1787835574
Reference Number
27 Aug 2026
Posted

Sam Dufosee
Recruitment Director - USA & Canada
