PLC/HMI Systems Integration Engineer (Contract)

Apex Staffing Company•Aurburn Hills, MI

About The Position

PLC/HMI Systems Integration Engineer (Contract) A day in your 2:00 pm – 12:00 am shift You badge in at 2:00 pm, open your latest CAD schematics, and put the finishing touches on an electrical/control wiring update. An hour later, you’re loading a new PLC routine to an Allen-Bradley controller, validating HMI tags, and watching the line come to life. As production ramps, you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with maintenance, diagnosing a sensor fault, tweaking relay logic, and confirming power calculations and cable sizing are spot-on. Before midnight, you document the changes, align with suppliers on a component swap, and capture ideas for a vision-based error-proofing upgrade. How you’ll make an impact Design and revise electrical and control wiring schematics using CAD tools. Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley preferred). Support installation, start-up, and debugging of automated equipment and lines. Perform system interfacing, power/load calculations, and cable/conductor sizing. Develop and refine machine logic, relay logic, and overarching control architectures. Upgrade and enhance existing machinery, fixtures, and automated assembly systems. Diagnose equipment issues and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team. Create and maintain thorough controls documentation, standards, and procedures. Advance continuous improvement, including error-proofing strategies and vision systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.

Requirements

Demonstrated PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation experience.
Strong troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Background in machine controls, robotics, and automated assembly equipment.
Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley SLC/PLC-5, PanelView, or comparable platforms.
Hands-on involvement in equipment start-ups and process optimization.
Clear communicator who partners effectively across functions and with suppliers.
Skilled at juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s in Electrical/Automation Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of controls experience in manufacturing is ideal.

Responsibilities

Design and revise electrical and control wiring schematics using CAD tools.
Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Support installation, start-up, and debugging of automated equipment and lines.
Perform system interfacing, power/load calculations, and cable/conductor sizing.
Develop and refine machine logic, relay logic, and overarching control architectures.
Upgrade and enhance existing machinery, fixtures, and automated assembly systems.
Diagnose equipment issues and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team.
Create and maintain thorough controls documentation, standards, and procedures.
Advance continuous improvement, including error-proofing strategies and vision systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.