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Systems Engineer

Chelsea, Michigan - Posted on August 29, 2025
Published By Catherine Hamel

Trillium is looking for a Systems & Controls Engineer!

Will work with our instrumentation technicians (UAW) employees to meet customer needs in a fast paced, multi-faceted, unionized, testing environment. Coordinate all PLCs, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and software integration activities across the various test facilities and our calibration lab. Coach and mentor other team members in utilizing World Class Engineering techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation.
Possess a general level of technical understanding related to basic electrical fundamentals: wire harnesses, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, calibration, HMI, data acquisition, etc.
Direct supervision of and working with unionized technicians in all maintenance activities
Will posses or be willing to learn ISO documentation, automotive regulatory needs etc.

If interested, please apply today!

Requirements:
-Minimum bachelor’s degree in any Engineering field
-Industrial automation experience with project management experience
-Ability to work overtime as required
-Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
-Ability to build effective business relationships with customers and all levels of an organization
-Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
-Open-minded and willing learn newer technologies
-Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics Engineering
-1-3 years of experience working with maintenance teams in a union environment
-1-3 years of experience with controls/robotics/drives/PLCs, HMI/VFD/Circuit design/sensors use/calibration and application.
-Good working knowledge of software programs


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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