Automation Controls Engineer
Company: DISHER
Location: Novi
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Automation Controls Engineer –
Novi, MI DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading
automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies
for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been
awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the
"World's Most Admired Companies". What it's like to work here:
Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered,
inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams,
foster collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working
with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements
in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to
broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive
solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. You will
work with multiple assembly plants and integrator. If you are
passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could
be the place for you! What you will get to do: Responsible for
projects from technical specification to startup support Design and
develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and
programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative
ideas Write, implement, and debug PLC software Develop contingency
and disaster recovery plans Support install, launch and production
of all cells. Support implementation of proven and newly developed
advanced automation. Robust programming to increase equipment
uptime without continuous intervention. Document and use existing
control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up
to 30-40% What will make you successful: Expert in RSLogix500,
RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio Ability to
navigate and interpret structured text programming languages like
Visual Basic, C++, C#, and Python Fanuc and Universal Robotics
Programming or basic understanding with Robotics Knowledgeable of
I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras, and
industrial networking Basic experience with Vision systems to guide
robot – offsets Understand and communicate applicable safety
standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot
safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
Coordinate and manage controls systems Communication with external
manufacturing system/MES and OPC Experience with SCADA systems Must
be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to
detail and accuracy Self-driven and willingness to work long hours
during installations, if required Willingness to travel up to 40%
of the time Bonus: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Software Engineering 5
years’ experience in a similar role We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
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