Engineer - Controls
Linamar · Southfield, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Linamar (automotive) in Southfield, MI. Coordinate company personnel and external contacts to design, develop and install equipment according to specifications.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, CNC, AutoCAD
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 68 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
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%
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This plant: Linamar in Southfield
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Full description from LinamarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
and ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
· Knowledge in mechanics and machine functions.
· Knowledge of problem solving.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RS Logic 500 & 5000, Fanuc robot programing, Siemens, RS view studio and Panel Builder 32.
What Linamar Has to Offer
· Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
· 401k Program
· Opportunities for career advancement.
· Sustainability Counsel
· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
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Controls Engineer
Perform and/or assist in the design, build, and approval of electrical controls, assisting in the preparation of control standards and technical manuals. Must be able to work in high volume CNC manufacturing environment.
Performance Expectations
· Conduct research and development activities associated with design and testing of control circuits, power requirements, and programmable controls systems.
· Assist operations as required in determining conditions for testing or evaluating existing difficulties associated with control circuit systems and help determine and implement corrective actions.
· Contact vendors to specify control equipment necessary to maintain machine operation or development of machinery.
· Assist in training plant personnel regarding technical subjects related to the use and set-up of new/rebuild processes/of machinery, as well as use of programmable controllers and other control equipment according to specifications.
· Coordinate company personnel and external contacts to design, develop and install equipment according to specifications. Develop and maintain company controls specifications.
· Work with engineers on bid specification packages as required. Create bid packages for controls only builds.
· Coordinate the design and installation of controls on retooled machines.
· Participate in the approval of controls design & build of all equipment used.
· Ensure that all controls systems meet all safety protocols as applicable.
· Participate in all equipment run-offs as required with engineering review.
· Perform other duties as required by management.
Credentials
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
· Five years of relevant work experience.
Desired Characteristics
· Knowledge of electronics, automation, and mechanical equipment.
· Skilled in delegating
About Us
Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.
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