Engineering Staffing

Controls Software Engineer Staffing in Metro Detroit

Embedded and machine-control software engineers — screened on the languages and platforms your systems run.
28+
years placing engineers
4.8
150+ reviews
Forbes
Best Staffing Firms
Industrial PLC control panels — Integrity Staffing Group controls staffing
ISG places controls software engineers for machine builders, automation firms, and OEMs across Metro Detroit.
These engineers write the software behind the machine — embedded firmware, motion, HMI, and higher-level control. We screen for the languages, real-time platforms, and integration experience the role needs.

What a controls software engineer does

Controls software engineers develop, test, and debug embedded and machine-control software, often bridging PLC controls and higher-level applications. We staff them contract or direct.
Typical responsibilities we hire for
  • Embedded / firmware development
  • Machine-control and motion software
  • HMI and application software
  • Integration with PLC controls
  • Test, debug, and commissioning
  • Embedded / firmware development
  • Machine-control and motion software
  • HMI and application software
  • Integration with PLC controls
  • Test, debug, and commissioning

The ISG screening standard

Skills & platforms we screen for

We don’t take a resume at face value. Every candidate is screened against the specific skills your role runs.
C / C++ / C#PythonPLC / structured textMotion controlReal-time / RTOSEmbedded firmwareMachine-vision integrationGit / version control
C / C++ / C#PythonPLC / structured textMotion controlReal-time / RTOSEmbedded firmwareMachine-vision integrationGit / version control

Why ISG for this hire

Recruiters who understand the work — not keyword-matchers.
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We've done the job

Former machinists, maintenance techs, and trades pros are on our team, so they screen on real capability.

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Screening past the resume

We test for the specific machines, controls, and skills each role demands — not keywords.

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A long-term partner

We're built for quality, lasting hires, not transactional fill-and-bill placements.

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Built for SMBs

We speak the language of 50–500-employee manufacturers without an internal recruiting team.

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We've done the job

Former machinists, maintenance techs, and trades pros are on our team, so they screen on real capability.

🔍

Screening past the resume

We test for the specific machines, controls, and skills each role demands — not keywords.

🤝

A long-term partner

We're built for quality, lasting hires, not transactional fill-and-bill placements.

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Built for SMBs

We speak the language of 50–500-employee manufacturers without an internal recruiting team.

Contract Staffing

Flexible talent for launches, ramps, and coverage.

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Direct Hire

Permanent additions to your team.

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Employee Hosting

We carry the employment relationship while they work for you.

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Our 4-step placement process

01

Intake & scope

We learn the role, the machines, the shift, and what “great” looks like.

02

Skills screen

Our recruiters vet candidates on the real skills the job needs.

03

Shortlist

You get a small, qualified slate, not a stack of resumes.

04

Place & support

We manage offer, onboarding, and follow-through, and stay your partner for the next hire.

  1. 01

    Intake & scope

    We learn the role, the machines, the shift, and what “great” looks like.

  2. 02

    Skills screen

    Our recruiters vet candidates on the real skills the job needs.

  3. 03

    Shortlist

    You get a small, qualified slate, not a stack of resumes.

  4. 04

    Place & support

    We manage offer, onboarding, and follow-through, and stay your partner for the next hire.

Don't just take our word for it

"ISG sent us an engineer who was productive on day one. They clearly understood the role — not just the keywords."

DM
Plant Engineering Manager
Tier-1 Automotive Supplier, Metro Detroit
Forbes-Recognized
America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms
2020 & 2021
★★★★★
4.8 / 5
across 150+ reviews

Frequently asked questions

Both; tell us the lean and we screen accordingly.

Embedded or application software — which?
Both; tell us the lean and we screen accordingly.
Do they work alongside Controls Engineers?
Yes — these roles bridge PLC controls and higher-level software.
Which languages do you screen for?
Most often C/C++/C#, Python, and structured text, plus real-time platforms.
Contract or direct?
Both, depending on project vs. permanent need.

Looking to hire in Metro Detroit?

Tell us the discipline and we’ll send a vetted shortlist.

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