What is the role of a Controls Engineer at Daniels Health?

The Controls Engineer position at Daniels Health is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Engineering field.

Where is this Controls Engineer job located?

Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Controls Engineer role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Controls Engineer position at Daniels Health?

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Controls Engineer at Daniels Health

Controls Engineer

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing US engineering team and help design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated medical waste processing systems. This is a handson, highimpact role where you will work at the intersection of PLC control systems, robotics, and machine vision in safetycritical, highthroughput industrial environments. If you enjoy complex automation challenges and want your work to have meaningful impact across healthcare safety and environmental outcomes, this role offers both technical depth and scale.

Daniels Health is a global leader in healthcare waste management and infection prevention, partnering with hospitals and health systems across the United States and internationally.

We are experiencing strong and sustained growth, driven by expanding healthcare demand and continued investment in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment,
Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and rootcause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability

About You:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
Three or more years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as AllenBradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
Direct Handson industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safetyrated automation components
Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Experience working in regulated or safetycritical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across crossfunctional teams
Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Why Join Daniels?

Work on largescale, complex industrial automation systems with realworld impact
Be part of a rapidly growing organization investing heavily in robotics, machine vision, and advanced controls
High autonomy with strong engineering influence and endtoend system ownership
Career growth aligned with a scaling US and global business
Purposedriven work in a highly regulated, safetycritical environment

The pay range for this position is $111,395 to $119,935 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

$111,395 - $119,935 a year

Controls Engineer at Daniels Health – Detroit, Michigan

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