Automation Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI, Robotics | ESOP

CyberCoders

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

ESOP

401(k)

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Controls Engineer (Automation) to design, develop, program and commission control systems for industrial machinery. You will deliver robust PLC/HMI solutions, integrate sensors, motion control, pneumatics and robotics, and support OEM equipment installations.

This role blends hands-on electrical design and panel work with site commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure safe, reliable automation performance and continuous improvement of production systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls or Mechatronics or equivalent.
3+ years in controls engineering for industrial machinery or automation systems.
Experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and developing HMI apps.
Proficiency reading and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with motion control, sensors, encoders, pneumatics and robotics.

Responsibilities

Design control system architectures for new and retrofit machinery with PLC/HMI focus.
Program, test and debug PLC logic and develop operator-facing HMI screens.
Create electrical schematics, I/O lists, and panel layouts using AutoCAD.
Integrate sensors, motion drives, pneumatics and robotics into control strategies.
Perform FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning; diagnose electrical/software issues.
Collaborate with mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams and OEMs.
Maintain documentation including control narratives, wiring diagrams and maintenance procedures.
Provide technical support and root-cause analysis for production issues.
Ensure safety standards and electrical codes are followed; train staff.