Automation Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Automation Engineer jobs in Michigan are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and industrial systems integration across experience levels from entry-level controls technicians to senior systems architects. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Auburn Hills are the primary hiring hubs, where companies like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Stellantis maintain deep engineering footprints and consistently recruit automation talent. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, robotic cell integration, and industrial control systems design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Roberts Sinto Corporation, in Grand Ledge MI is part of the Sinto America Group of companies, the North American subsidiary of Sintokogio, Ltd., a worldwide family of companies with a global reputation for excellence in the manufacturing industry.
Sinto America offers innovative, top-class solutions to meet the needs of our customers and industries, with operating companies dedicated to providing superior customer service through practical, cost effective and technologically advanced equipment and service solutions across North America.
Sinto America is comprised of seven primary segments, including Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, 3D Ceramic Printing, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies.
Roberts Sinto Corporation is a leading company in the design and manufacture for foundry, surface treatment and material handling markets. Founded over 50 years ago, Roberts Sinto began as an engineering and manufacturing firm with an emphasis on equipment for the foundry industry. As the industries have evolved, Roberts Sinto has developed and refined its capabilities to offer a broad range of services and equipment for all industrial applications.
Roberts Sinto is currently seeking a Power Platform Developer & Automation Engineer to join our Team in Grand Ledge, MI
Sinto America is looking for a builder and systems thinker who can turn Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI/Copilot from scattered experiments into deployed, measurable efficiency gains across our entire organization.
Across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, HR, and Sales, critical daily operations still rely heavily on manual email triage, disconnected Excel trackers, static PDFs, and repetitive data entry between our ERP, CRM, and local files. Your mission is to eliminate these manual bottlenecks—replacing fragile spreadsheets and copy-paste routines with connected, intelligent workflows that free our teams to focus on high-value work.
General
- Productionize High-Impact Workflows: Transition prototypes, manual spreadsheet processes, and one-off scripts into resilient, enterprise-grade solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, and Dataverse.
- Extend Automation with AI & Copilot: Design and deploy intelligent solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and Azure AI/OpenAI services to handle unstructured data—such as extracting data from PDFs/invoices, triaging emails, and automating complex document workflows where traditional rule-based automation falls short.
- Build Reusable Platform Patterns: Architect standardized templates for document extraction, multi-stage approvals, CRM/ERP data syncing, and reporting so a solution built for one department can be rapidly deployed across others.
- Drive External Product Innovation: Partner with After-Sales and Engineering to build and scale customer-facing solutions, including our planned spare-parts portal integrated directly with live ERP inventory and pricing.
- Own Governance & Architecture: Establish Center of Excellence (CoE) best practices for the M365 ecosystem, including DLP policies, environment management (Dev/Test/Prod), API connectors, and data governance to prevent departmental silos and shadow IT.
What We Want From You
- Power Platform Mastery: 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying production solutions across Power Automate (cloud and desktop flows), Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Pages, Power BI, and Dataverse.
- Applied AI Experience: Proven ability to integrate Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Builder, or Azure OpenAI / Document Intelligence into business workflows to process unstructured documents, emails, and natural-language queries.
- Integration & Data Skills: Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, custom connectors, JSON, SQL, SharePoint Online, and integrating M365 with enterprise ERP and CRM systems.
- Scripting Savvy: Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or VBA/Office Scripts to understand, refactor, and migrate legacy one-off scripts into maintainable platform workflows.
- Business Acumen: A consultative mindset—able to sit with a Finance analyst, Manufacturing engineer, or After-Sales specialist, map their manual bottlenecks, and deliver a tool they actually enjoy using.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program, which features:
- Health coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan in with a generous company match and profit sharing
- Financial protection through short term and long term disability, life insurance up to $50k of an employee’s base salary, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans, at 100% company cost
- Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company, as well as paid sick time
- 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which covers family and marriage counseling, addiction counseling, will prep and financial support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented individuals who drive business success.
Learn More About Us
https://sintoamerica.com/companies/roberts-sinto-corporation/
Who We Are
Roberts Sinto Corporation, in Grand Ledge MI is part of the Sinto America Group of companies, the North American subsidiary of Sintokogio, Ltd., a worldwide family of companies with a global reputation for excellence in the manufacturing industry.
Sinto America offers innovative, top-class solutions to meet the needs of our customers and industries, with operating companies dedicated to providing superior customer service through practical, cost effective and technologically advanced equipment and service solutions across North America.
Sinto America is comprised of seven primary segments, including Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, 3D Ceramic Printing, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies.
Roberts Sinto Corporation is a leading company in the design and manufacture for foundry, surface treatment and material handling markets. Founded over 50 years ago, Roberts Sinto began as an engineering and manufacturing firm with an emphasis on equipment for the foundry industry. As the industries have evolved, Roberts Sinto has developed and refined its capabilities to offer a broad range of services and equipment for all industrial applications.
Roberts Sinto is currently seeking a Power Platform Developer & Automation Engineer to join our Team in Grand Ledge, MI
Sinto America is looking for a builder and systems thinker who can turn Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI/Copilot from scattered experiments into deployed, measurable efficiency gains across our entire organization.
Across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, HR, and Sales, critical daily operations still rely heavily on manual email triage, disconnected Excel trackers, static PDFs, and repetitive data entry between our ERP, CRM, and local files. Your mission is to eliminate these manual bottlenecks—replacing fragile spreadsheets and copy-paste routines with connected, intelligent workflows that free our teams to focus on high-value work.
General
- Productionize High-Impact Workflows: Transition prototypes, manual spreadsheet processes, and one-off scripts into resilient, enterprise-grade solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, and Dataverse.
- Extend Automation with AI & Copilot: Design and deploy intelligent solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and Azure AI/OpenAI services to handle unstructured data—such as extracting data from PDFs/invoices, triaging emails, and automating complex document workflows where traditional rule-based automation falls short.
- Build Reusable Platform Patterns: Architect standardized templates for document extraction, multi-stage approvals, CRM/ERP data syncing, and reporting so a solution built for one department can be rapidly deployed across others.
- Drive External Product Innovation: Partner with After-Sales and Engineering to build and scale customer-facing solutions, including our planned spare-parts portal integrated directly with live ERP inventory and pricing.
- Own Governance & Architecture: Establish Center of Excellence (CoE) best practices for the M365 ecosystem, including DLP policies, environment management (Dev/Test/Prod), API connectors, and data governance to prevent departmental silos and shadow IT.
What We Want From You
- Power Platform Mastery: 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying production solutions across Power Automate (cloud and desktop flows), Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Pages, Power BI, and Dataverse.
- Applied AI Experience: Proven ability to integrate Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Builder, or Azure OpenAI / Document Intelligence into business workflows to process unstructured documents, emails, and natural-language queries.
- Integration & Data Skills: Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, custom connectors, JSON, SQL, SharePoint Online, and integrating M365 with enterprise ERP and CRM systems.
- Scripting Savvy: Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or VBA/Office Scripts to understand, refactor, and migrate legacy one-off scripts into maintainable platform workflows.
- Business Acumen: A consultative mindset—able to sit with a Finance analyst, Manufacturing engineer, or After-Sales specialist, map their manual bottlenecks, and deliver a tool they actually enjoy using.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program, which features:
- Health coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan in with a generous company match and profit sharing
- Financial protection through short term and long term disability, life insurance up to $50k of an employee’s base salary, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans, at 100% company cost
- Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company, as well as paid sick time
- 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which covers family and marriage counseling, addiction counseling, will prep and financial support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented individuals who drive business success.
Learn More About Us
https://sintoamerica.com/companies/roberts-sinto-corporation/
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi platforms
- Proficiency in robotic programming using FANUC, ABB, or KUKA systems
- Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes and IATF 16949 quality standards
- Experience designing and commissioning industrial control panels and HMI systems
- Knowledge of vision systems, servo drives, and industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP
Automation Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an automation engineer in Michigan?
Most automation engineers in Michigan enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Michigan does not require a state license for most private-sector automation roles, but engineers working on public projects may pursue licensure through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Earning a Certified Automation Professional credential from ISA strengthens a candidate's profile with Michigan's manufacturing employers.
How much do automation engineers make in Michigan?
Automation engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $121,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,990 for the lowest 10% to over $166,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire automation engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring automation engineers in Michigan right now include Magna International, CBRE, and Ford Motor Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's automotive manufacturing base and the dense concentration of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the Detroit metro and Oakland County mean demand for automation talent stays consistent across economic cycles.
Which Michigan cities have the most automation engineer jobs?
Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Dearborn have the most automation engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit and Auburn Hills are anchored by the Big Three automakers and their supplier networks, while Grand Rapids draws demand from food processing, furniture manufacturing, and medical device companies that have expanded their automation investments in recent years.
Are there remote automation engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. About 43% of automation engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The portions of the job most suited to remote work include controls code development, HMI design, and project documentation, while commissioning, startup, and on-site troubleshooting almost always require a physical presence at the facility.
How can I get hired as an automation engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for controls technician or automation technician roles, which many Michigan manufacturers use as a pipeline into engineering positions. Large automotive suppliers and integrators in the Detroit metro regularly hire associate engineers and co-op graduates directly from Michigan universities and community colleges with mechatronics or industrial technology programs. Building hands-on PLC programming skills through personal projects and earning an entry-level Certified Control Systems Technician credential gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with only coursework.
Where can I find and apply to automation engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to automation engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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