Automation & Electrical Controls Engineer

Impact Business Group

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Impact Business Group is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and implement electrical control systems for custom machinery and automation projects. You will drive concepts through implementation, balancing performance, timelines, and cost while supporting design reviews, documentation, and commissioning.

You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and electrical schematics, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with electrical controls, industrial automation, and wiring methods.
  • Proficiency with PLC, HMI, and CNC programming.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical control systems for custom equipment and industrial automation projects.
  • Review project requirements and translate specifications into practical engineering solutions.
  • Create concept designs and participate in initial design reviews and documentation.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and related control peripherals.
  • Collaborate with project engineering and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI programming
CNC programming
Electrical schematics
CAD software
Industrial automation
Root-cause analysis
Project management
Communication
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Impact Business Group is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and implement electrical control systems for custom machinery and automation projects. You will drive concepts through implementation, balancing performance, timelines, and cost while supporting design reviews, documentation, and commissioning.

You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and electrical schematics, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

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