Automation Engineer: Vision & Robotics for Precision Assembly

Boyd Thermal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced controls engineer to design and implement automated equipment and vision-guided systems. You will lead integration, optimize processes, and troubleshoot PLC/vision challenges, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on validations and production readiness.

The role emphasizes advanced control logic development and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor, with opportunities to drive Kaizen improvements and Capex projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of robotics experience in an industrial automation environment.
• Advanced proficiency with vision systems.
• Strong knowledge of machine vision and automation control systems.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated equipment and industrial processes.
• Lead integration and optimization of high-precision vision-guided pick-and-place operations.
• Configure and program vision systems to support object detection, alignment, and error-proofing within the automation cell.
• Troubleshoot and fine-tune robotic and vision systems for maximum reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to complete system validation and meet project deadlines.
• Develop, implement, and refine machine control logic (PLC, HMI, VFDs, and motion systems).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC, PC, NC, and CNC control systems to ensure uptime.

Skills

Robotics

Machine vision

Automation control

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering or Industrial Automation

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

PLC programming

Job description

Boyd Thermal in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced controls engineer to design and implement automated equipment and vision-guided systems. You will lead integration, optimize processes, and troubleshoot PLC/vision challenges, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on validations and production readiness.

The role emphasizes advanced control logic development and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor, with opportunities to drive Kaizen improvements and Capex projects.