Controls Engineer
Aramark Careers · Warren, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Aramark Careers (industrial) in Warren, MI. Partner with client to lead or support controls-related capital projects, retrofits, and system upgrades.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Automation, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $79k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 69 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 68 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $79k–$130k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 74%
- Robotics 71%
- PLC 64%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
- New product launch 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Aramark Careers
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Aramark CareersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
- ✓Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience with facility controls, building automation systems, industrial automation, or related engineering disciplines.
- ✓Experience programming and troubleshooting BAS/EMS systems.
- ✓Knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and facility operations.
- ✓Proficiency with control system graphics, databases, and trending tools.
- ✓Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and engineering documentation.
- ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- ✓Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or similar BAS certifications
- ✓Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data center, or commercial facilities.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .
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Job Description
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of building automation systems (BAS), energy management systems (EMS), industrial control systems, and facility-related controls equipment across the client site. This role supports facility operations by ensuring the reliable and efficient performance of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utility, and critical infrastructure systems.
This is a fully onsite position working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM . The Controls Engineer is also required to participate in a 24/7 on-call and respond to facility emergencies as needed to ensure continuous operation of critical building systems and infrastructure.
The Controls Engineer partners with clients, facility managers, maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver safe, compliant, energy-efficient, and cost-effective facility solutions while supporting the ongoing reliability and performance of site operations.
Job
Controls Systems Management
- •Support control platforms including Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, Distech, Automated Logic, and similar systems.
- •Troubleshoot and resolve control system failures, communication issues, and equipment integration problems.
Facilities Operations Support
- •Provide technical support for HVAC, chilled water, hot water, compressed air, utility and critical facility systems.
- •Analyze operational data and trends to identify performance improvement opportunities.
- •Support preventative maintenance programs related to controls and automation equipment.
- •Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development for system failures.
Energy, Sustainability, and Safety
- •Monitor facility energy consumption and identify opportunities for energy reduction.
- •Optimize control sequences to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- •Support sustainability initiatives and energy conservation efforts.
- •Participate in safety programs and enforce safe work practices.
Project Management
- •Partner with client to lead or support controls-related capital projects, retrofits, and system upgrades.
- •Assist with project building, scheduling, and commissioning activities.
Client Relationship Management
- •Serve as a technical subject matter expert for assigned client facilities.
- •Communicate system performance, project status, and recommendations to client.
- •Respond to client service requests and emergency situations as required.
- •Build and maintain positive working relationships with client representatives.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.