Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan
Control Systems Engineer jobs in Michigan are highly active, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and defense systems, with demand at every level from entry-level technicians to senior systems architects. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Auburn Hills anchor the bulk of hiring, with well-established employers like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Bosch drawing the most consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties include PLC programming, SCADA systems, and robotics integration for automotive assembly lines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
Electrified Powertrain Control Systems Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I) brings together Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital and design teams with our global manufacturing system. Working as one end-to-end organization, we turn ideas into high-quality vehicles, software and experiences across gas, hybrid and electric, designed around what customers need.
What you'll do...
- Develop Electrified Powertrain Control System work products that coordinate actions and functions between modules and subsystems to meet vehicle level and Feature attributes such as:
- Functional requirements
- Quality Documents (Boundary Diagrams, FMEA, P-Diagram, Interface Matrix)
- Design Validation Method (DVM) – Test Specification
- Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) – Test Report
- Perform System level testing in vehicle, on breadboard or using Software/Hardware in the Loop
- Analyze vehicle CAN communication data and ECU diagnostics
- Submit CAN Network Interface Design (NID) requests to identify CAN signals transmitted and received by the Hybrid Powertrain Control Modules (HPCM)
- Support Functional Safety tasks where necessary
- Support/Drive control system quality/field issue root cause investigation and issue resolution
- The engineer will join a diverse team of subject matter experts in analyzing the functional design, failure modes, error states, noises and control factors for Hybrid and Electric powertrains.
- Review software implementation code
Additional Growth Opportunities:
- Perform system simulation modeling
- Software in the Loop (SIL) testing and functional validation
- Leverage Connected Vehicle data for product improvement insight and issue resolution.
- Submit Invention Disclosures
- Leverage Ford Large Language Model/Artificial Intelligence tools for task acceleration
You'll have...
- Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 3+ years’ experience in system design, controls, software or calibration
- 3+ years' experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle level attributes
- 1+ years' of experience in powertrain systems, components and electrified vehicles
Even better, you may have...
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electromechanical and software systems
- Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch/Quality concerns
- Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
- Very effective ability to explain technical details and gain alignment and consensus on solutions.
- Understanding of programing languages and tools (C , Matlab, Simulink etc)
- Experience with data recording tools (ATI, CANalyzer)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
This position is a salary grades 6 -8 and ranges from $85,400-$$192,900., .
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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Control Systems Engineer Job Market in Michigan
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in control systems engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or distributed control systems
- Proficiency with industrial automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Familiarity with automotive or manufacturing process control environments
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs preferred for senior roles
- Strong knowledge of control network protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, or Modbus
Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a control systems engineer in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering as the foundation for entry into the field. While Michigan does not mandate licensure for most private-sector control systems roles, senior and consulting positions frequently expect a Professional Engineer license issued through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early in your career and building hands-on PLC and automation experience significantly strengthens your candidacy in this market.
How much do control systems engineers make in Michigan?
Control systems 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 control systems engineers in Michigan?
Employers hiring control systems engineers in Michigan right now include Perrigo, RoviSys, and Accenture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and advanced manufacturing base means many of the most active hirers are either OEMs, tier-one suppliers, or the industrial automation integrators that support them.
Which Michigan cities have the most control systems engineer jobs?
Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Troy hold the most control systems engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit and the surrounding southeast Michigan corridor drive the largest share because of the concentrated presence of automotive OEMs, tier-one suppliers, and defense contractors, while Grand Rapids draws demand from its substantial food processing, medical device, and general manufacturing base.
Are there remote control systems engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Control systems engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to physical equipment, plant floors, and commissioned systems, so most roles require on-site presence. About 80% of control systems engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover design, documentation, or project management phases rather than commissioning or maintenance work.
How can I get hired as a control systems engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a controls or automation technician role at a Michigan automotive supplier or industrial manufacturer, which builds the PLC and field wiring experience that engineers-in-training need. Companies like Bosch and large tier-one suppliers in the Detroit metro regularly hire recent graduates into associate or junior controls engineer rotations. Earning a Certified Automation Professional credential through the International Society of Automation and building a documented project portfolio, even from academic or co-op work, gives candidates a clear edge when competing for these openings.
Where can I find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, manufacturing, defense, and industrial automation employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing.
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