Controls Engineer
Lincoln Electric · Shelby Township, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Lincoln Electric (industrial) in Shelby Township, MI. Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Machining, Welding, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $76k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 64 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$141k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 73%
- Robotics 67%
- ✓ PLC 58%
- New product launch 28%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- ✓ AutoCAD 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lincoln Electric in Shelby Township
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in controls roles at Lincoln Electric.
- Controls Technician · Controls · Technician
Controls Engineer at Lincoln Electric in other locations
Lincoln Electric lists this title in 4 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Cleveland, OH · $99k–$125k
- Bettendorf, IA
- Plymouth, MI · $58k–$83k
Full description from Lincoln ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
- ◆Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
- ◆Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
- ◆Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
- ◆Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.
- ◆Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
- ◆Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.
Requirements
- ✓Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree preferred; Mechatronics degrees will also be considered.
- ✓Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Controls Software Engineer with experience in designing Rockwell Logix 5000 or Siemens S7-1500 family processors.
- ✓Knowledge of industrial electrical circuits, ability to read and design electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems.
- ✓Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN
- ✓Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text.
- ✓Experience programming HMIs
- ✓Travel required: approximately 30% domestic and international.
- ✓Weekend work may be required based on project schedules.
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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .
Location: Shelby
Summary
Fori Automation, LLC, a Lincoln Electric Company, is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling, and testing equipment for automotive and non-automotive customers worldwide. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost-effective, highly engineered products and systems designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management, and service.
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for our Shelby Township, MI site with a background in industrial software development. The Controls Engineer will initially support active projects and then transition to completing projects directly. They will take the lead in developing and debugging software for new projects and on new machines. This role requires travel to customer sites for equipment installation and customer interaction.
Preferred
- +Experience in computer programming languages, such as VB, C/C++, or C#.
- +Experience with Rockwell and Siemens HMI preferred.