Associate Controls Engineer

Associate Controls Engineer

Location: Metro Detroit, MI

Type: 12 month Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $34/hr

*we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time*

Launch Your Career in Automation & Controls Engineering

Brooksource is seeking early-career Electrical Engineers to join a manufacturing engineering team supporting a high-volume automotive production environments. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy problem-solving, technology, and understanding how machines, controls, robotics, and manufacturing systems work together.

You'll gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, PLC-controlled machinery, electrical systems, and production launches while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and controls technologies
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, and launch activities
• Troubleshoot controls, electrical, and production issues
• Evaluate PLC-controlled equipment and supplier solutions
• Assist with controls modernization and equipment upgrades
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, process, and engineering teams
• Develop technical expertise and take ownership of engineering projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Interest in automation, controls, robotics, or manufacturing systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Internship, co-op, project, or academic experience with PLCs, automation, robotics, controls, or electrical systems preferred

Preferred Technical Exposure

• Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Industrial automation and robotics
• Electrical hardware, sensors, and control systems
• Python, C++, or similar programming languages

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU…?

• Through our Elevate program, you’ll be provided paid technical training through our online learning management system, customized to help you specialize in areas you’re passionate about.
• Opportunity to gain high visibility with upper management and learn from skilled senior engineers.
• Position yourself for future growth and leadership opportunities within the organization.
• Competitive benefits and tuition reimbursement after conversion.

Why Join?

This role offers broad exposure to manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, robotics, electrical systems, and production operations. It's an ideal opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.