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Continuous Improvement Manager - Grayling Area
The Pivot Group Network
Grayling · Grayling, MI
Kaizen Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Manufacturing Process Engineer,…
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Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Mount Clemens Area
The Pivot Group Network
Mount Clemens · Mount Clemens, MI
Six Sigma Engineer, Production Engineer, Operations Excellence Engineer, Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Industrial…
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Test Engineer - Grayling Area
The Pivot Group Network
Grayling · Grayling, MI
Process Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test Engineer, Product Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, Quality Test Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Test Development Engineer
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Continuous Improvement Manager - Burton Area
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Burton · Burton, MI
Lean Coordinator, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Quality Improvement Manager, Operations Improvement Specialist, Kaizen Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Process Improvement Manager,…
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Continuous Improvement Manager - Gladwin Area
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Gladwin · Gladwin, MI
Quality Improvement Manager, Operations Improvement Specialist, Kaizen Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Continuous…
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Advanced Quality Engineer - Coldwater Area
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Coldwater · Coldwater, MI
Reliability Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality…
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Tooling Engineer - Monroe Area
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Monroe · Monroe, MI
Fixture Design Engineer, Tooling Specialist, Die Engineer, Mold Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Process Engineer
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Engineering Manager - Ann Arbor Area
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Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI
Direct daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement work.
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Welding Engineer - Monroe Area
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Monroe · Monroe, MI
Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Welding Technologist, Production Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, Weld Process Engineer, Welding Inspector
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NPI Engineer - East Tawas Area
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East Tawas · East Tawas, MI
Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Industrial Engineer, NPI Project Engineer, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer, Design for Manufacturing…
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Continuous Improvement Leader - Gladwin Area
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Gladwin · Gladwin, MI
Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Coordinator, Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence…
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Advanced Quality Engineer - Bad Axe Area
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Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI
Quality Assurance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality…
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Advanced Quality Engineer - Ironwood Area
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Ironwood · Ironwood, MI
Quality Specialist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer,…
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Quality Engineer - Livonia Area
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Livonia · Livonia, MI
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Analyst,…
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NPI Engineer - Monroe Area
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Monroe · Monroe, MI
NPI Project Engineer, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer, Design for Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer,…
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Process Engineer - Marquette Area
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Marquette · Marquette, MI
Plant Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Engineer, Methods Engineer,…
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Tooling Engineer - Adrian Area
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Adrian · Adrian, MI
Tooling Specialist, Die Engineer, Mold Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Fixture Design Engineer
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Project Manager - Detroit Area
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Detroit · Detroit, MI
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.
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Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Escanaba Area
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Escanaba · Escanaba, MI
Operations Excellence Engineer, Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Six Sigma…
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Engineering Manager - Croswell Area
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Croswell · Croswell, MI
Direct daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement work.
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Continuous Improvement Leader - Livonia Area
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Livonia · Livonia, MI
Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence Specialist, Kaizen Facilitator, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing…
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Engineering Manager - Detroit Area
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Detroit · Detroit, MI
Direct daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement work.
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Welding Engineer - Cheboygan Area
The Pivot Group Network
Cheboygan · Cheboygan, MI
Production Engineer, Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, Weld Process Engineer, Welding Inspector, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Welding Technologist
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Electrical Engineer - Mount Pleasant Area
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Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI
Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Process…
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Continuous Improvement Leader - Houghton Area
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Houghton · Houghton, MI
Lean Coordinator, Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence Specialist, Kaizen Facilitator, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean…

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Controls Engineer - Jackson Area

Jackson, United States
Jackson, MI, United States

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

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Pay: Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
Apply by: Dec 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Controls Engineer | Jackson, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for automation, PLC programming, and process control? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Jackson area seeking experienced Controls Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Jackson in Jackson County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Albion, Parma, Spring Arbor, and Brooklyn.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Jackson region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.

Recommended Qualifications

Experience supporting controls in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
Ability to read and update electrical schematics.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with robotics or motion control systems.
Familiarity with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP.
Knowledge of safety standards and machine guarding.
Experience with vision systems or sensors.
Project management experience for equipment upgrades.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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