Electrical Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer | Custom Automation & Robotics | Grand Rapids, MI

Our client is a system integrator building custom automation for aerospace, energy, medical, military and general manufacturing customers. They design, build and commission machines from the ground up, and they stay with every project through final run-off at the customer’s site.

They’re adding an experienced Controls Engineer to a tight-knit engineering team. You’ll own custom assembly and automation projects from concept through commissioning and customer run-off.

What you’ll do

Design

• Work alongside mechanical, electrical and software engineers to develop control systems for custom robotic machines
• Define control architectures, including selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, PLCs and other hardware
• Develop control logic that meets performance, accuracy and reliability targets

Programming

• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs and other control devices
• Troubleshoot and debug control software to keep systems running smoothly

Integration and testing

• Integrate controls with the mechanical, electrical and software sides of machines built from scratch
• Support on-site run-off with customers, validating machines before and after shipment
• Test and validate control systems through simulation and real-world testing, covering both function and safety

Documentation

• Write control specifications, wiring diagrams and user manuals
• Produce technical reports on designs, test results and recommendations

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related field
• Hands-on controls experience in machine building or industrial automation, and the ability to contribute right away
• PLC and HMI programming skills
• Robotics experience
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve complex control issues
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of safety standards for control systems and industrial automation

Why this team

• Build custom machines from scratch, including robotics, PLCs and HMIs, and follow each one from design to customer run-off
• Work with experienced engineers on real hands-on problems, not templates
• Room to grow with a company that keeps improving its products and services

Benefits

• Overtime at straight time after 45 hours per week
• PTO starting at 80 hours, plus 10 sick days
• Healthcare covered 100% (Priority Health)
• 401(k) with a 4.25% company match
• Dental, vision and life insurance

Full-time, on-site.