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Controls Integration Engineer
XA.netWarren, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Title:
Controls Integration Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking a Controls Integration Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, and hardware/software communication within manufacturing or automation environments. This role focuses on integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware while configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.
The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial controls, IP networking, hardware integration, and system commissioning. Experience with robotics or PLC programming is beneficial but not required.
Job Duties
Integrate industrial controllers, sensors, edge computing devices, and automation hardware in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Configure and troubleshoot communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other control systems.
Develop, test, and support hardware/software interfaces for industrial automation systems.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and communication protocols.
Support system commissioning, testing, validation, and deployment of automation equipment.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, controls, and communication issues using systematic root cause analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance, reliability, and network connectivity.
Support equipment startup, field deployments, and production issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, embedded systems, or manufacturing automation.
Experience in integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and industrial Ethernet architectures.
Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Profinet, and/or EtherCAT.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other automation hardware.
Experience with edge computing in industrial or automation environments.
Experience with hardware/software integration and industrial control systems.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
Experience supporting system commissioning, testing, and deployment of industrial automation systems.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
*Fully Onsite
Controls Integration Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking a Controls Integration Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, and hardware/software communication within manufacturing or automation environments. This role focuses on integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware while configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.
The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial controls, IP networking, hardware integration, and system commissioning. Experience with robotics or PLC programming is beneficial but not required.
Job Duties
Integrate industrial controllers, sensors, edge computing devices, and automation hardware in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Configure and troubleshoot communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other control systems.
Develop, test, and support hardware/software interfaces for industrial automation systems.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and communication protocols.
Support system commissioning, testing, validation, and deployment of automation equipment.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, controls, and communication issues using systematic root cause analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance, reliability, and network connectivity.
Support equipment startup, field deployments, and production issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, embedded systems, or manufacturing automation.
Experience in integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and industrial Ethernet architectures.
Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Profinet, and/or EtherCAT.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other automation hardware.
Experience with edge computing in industrial or automation environments.
Experience with hardware/software integration and industrial control systems.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
Experience supporting system commissioning, testing, and deployment of industrial automation systems.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
*Fully Onsite
Skills
Edge Computing
Embedded Systems
Robotics
TCP/IP
C++
Python
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