Controls Engineer

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Holland (MI); On-site; EUR 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

GableTek is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, commission and startup automated manufacturing systems. This role focuses on building new automation equipment from the ground up in a fast-paced systems integration environment, headquartered in Holland, MI with onsite work.

You will travel to Ohio for customer installation, work 48+ hours per week with overtime, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/Controls/Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of Controls Engineering in industrial automation or machine building (5–10 years preferred).
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming.
• Hands-on FANUC robot programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience commissioning new automation equipment in an integrator environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission industrial automation systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, motion control, industrial networks, and distributed I/O.
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot FANUC robots.
• Develop and validate machine safety systems, including Safety PLCs and safety devices.
• Perform machine startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production support.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, robotics, servo systems, drives, vision systems, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Lead technical execution while maintaining project schedules, quality, and customer expectations.
• Support project planning, estimating, and continuous process improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Interface directly with customers during startup and installation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Project management

Independent work

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Computer Eng

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

FANUC robot programming

HMI programming

Industrial networking

Safety PLCs

Robot commissioning

Job description

Location: Holland, MI (Onsite)
Company: GableTek
Job Type: Contract
Duration: July 2026 – End of October 2026 (Potential Extension)
Hours: 48+ hours/week with overtime available
Travel: Required for customer installation in Ohio

Join GableTek

Controls Engineer – Allen-Bradley PLC & FANUC Robotics

Location: Holland, MI (Onsite)
Company: GableTek
Job Type: Contract
Duration: July 2026 – End of October 2026 (Potential Extension)
Hours: 48+ hours/week with overtime available
Travel: Required for customer installation in Ohio

Join GableTek

GableTek is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, commissioning, and startup of cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a controls professional who enjoys building new automation equipment from the ground up in a fast-paced systems integration environment.

You will play a key role throughout the entire project lifecycle—from machine development and debugging in Holland, MI through final installation and commissioning at the customer's facility in Ohio.

Project Details

• Start Date: Late July 2026
• Primary Location: Holland, MI (100% onsite through September)
• Customer Installation: Approximately 2.5 weeks in Ohio during October
• Project Duration: Through the end of October (with potential for extension)
• Interview Process: One 30-minute interview with the hiring manager and project engineer
• ITAR: Not ITAR restricted

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission industrial automation systems
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, motion control, industrial networks, and distributed I/O
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot FANUC robots
• Develop and validate machine safety systems, including Safety PLCs and safety devices
• Perform machine startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production support
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, robotics, servo systems, drives, vision systems, and automation equipment
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, manufacturing, and project teams
• Lead technical execution while maintaining project schedules, quality, and customer expectations
• Support project planning, estimating, and continuous process improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Interface directly with customers during startup and installation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent hands-on industry experience will be considered in place of a degree
• 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience in industrial automation or machine building (5–10 years preferred)
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming
• Hands-on FANUC robot programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Experience commissioning new automation equipment in an integrator environment
• Knowledge of industrial networking, servo motion control, safety PLCs, HMIs, and machine safety
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working independently
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills

Preferred Experience

• Laser welding automation
• Induction heating systems
• Vision systems
• SCADA applications
• Motion control programming

Schedule

• Standard schedule of 48 hours per week
• Hours may increase to 50–55+ hours leading up to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• During installation, candidates should expect 60–80 hours per week, including weekends, to support project completion