Controls Engineer - Roseville, MI

Controls Engineer - Roseville, MI

Role

Automation Installation Site Manager

Location

Kansas City, MO

Rate

$60/hr

Work type

Hourly Contract

Automation Installation Site Manager contract in Kansas City, MO. $60/hr · 3 months.

Experienced Site Manager to support new install of automated assembly lines.

SOW:

Manage day to day work load, builders, techs, CE's during install for PLC and robot Program Debug/Commissioning on new builds.

1. Project coordination on-site

Manage the daily activities of installers, electricians, robot techs, and controls engineers. Make sure everyone knows what needs to be done and when.

2. Schedule and timeline management

Track progress against the project schedule, adjust for delays, and push to hit key milestones like:

Mechanical completion

Power-on

Debug/commissioning

Production runoff

3. Contractor and vendor oversight

Ensures everyone works together and stays aligned. Manage multiple vendors (robot suppliers, conveyor companies, tooling teams, ect).

4. Installation supervision

Oversee:

Equipment placement and layout

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring and panel installation

Robot setup and integration

5. Safety management

A huge part of the role. Enforce site safety rules, run safety meetings, and make sure work is done according to OSHA or plant standards.

6. Commissioning support

Once installation is done, coordinate debugging and startup:

PLC and robot bring-up

I/O checks

System testing

Fixing issues before production

7. Problem solving

Things always go wrong—missing parts, design conflicts, timing issues. You will be expected to quickly troubleshoot and keep progress moving.

8. Communication and reporting

Provide daily or weekly updates to:

The customer (plant leadership)

Project managers

Engineering teams

9. Budget and resource tracking

Monitor labor usage, overtime, and material needs to help keep the project within budget.

Experience needed:

5 years installation management and install experience.

Duration:

May 26, 2026 – August 26, 2026

Mon-Fri 8-10 hours

Tools called for: Basic Electrical Tools, Basic Hand Tools, Laptop and Lockout Tagout Kit.

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