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Warren, Michigan, United States
Onsite
Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
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Logistics Insight is hiring a Controls Engineer to support and improve automation systems across our warehouse and distribution operations.
This is a hands-on role. You’ll be working directly with real systems. Troubleshooting, improving, and helping bring new automation to life. If you like seeing your work run on the floor, this is that kind of job.
What You’ll Do
Design and support control systems for automated material handling environments
Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley primarily)
Build and maintain HMI/SCADA applications
Support commissioning, start-ups, and system debugging
Work closely with operations to solve issues and improve performance
Integrate conveyors, sortation systems, and other automated equipment
Document systems and support ongoing improvements
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation
Strong PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley preferred)
Experience with HMI platforms (FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
Solid understanding of sensors, drives, and industrial networking
Ability to troubleshoot in a live production environment
Comfortable spending time on the floor, not just behind a desk
Why Join Logistics Insight
You’ll have real ownership over your projects
Direct exposure to operations and decision-makers
A team that values practical solutions over unnecessary complexity
Opportunity to grow with a company that’s expanding its automation footprint