Control Design Engineer

Employbridge; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking an experienced Controls Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team that develops advanced machine tool control systems for high-volume manufacturing environments.

You will take projects from concept through design, programming, startup, commissioning and customer acceptance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, simple, and cost-effective automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of controls engineering experience within machine tools, automation, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of machine control systems that meet customer and engineering specifications.
• Program PLCs and machine controllers to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Create and review electrical schematics, control layouts, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate design reviews with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Manage project documentation, approvals, and engineering records.
• Source electrical control components and support procurement activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams during machine build, startup, and debugging phases.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
• Provide technical support to service, sales, and parts teams as required.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to future machine designs.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Fanuc PLCs

SolidWorks

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI software

Microsoft Office

Windows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

Fanuc PLCs

HMI software

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

I'm recruiting for an experienced Controls Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team that develops advanced machine tool control systems supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through design, programming, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance while working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of machine control systems that meet customer and engineering specifications
• Develop electrical control architectures with a focus on safety, reliability, simplicity, and cost effectiveness
• Program PLCs and machine controllers to meet operational and performance requirements
• Create and review electrical schematics, control layouts, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate design reviews with cross-functional engineering teams
• Manage project documentation, approvals, and engineering records
• Source electrical control components and support procurement activities
• Work closely with manufacturing teams during machine build, startup, and debugging phases
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities
• Provide technical support to service, sales, and parts teams as required
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to future machine designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls Engineering or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of controls engineering experience within machine tools, automation, or a related industry

Required Skills

• Strong experience designing and programming industrial control systems
• Working knowledge of:
• Fanuc PLCs
• SolidWorks
• EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• HMI software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting internal combustion engine, powertrain, or automotive manufacturing applications

Pay range and compensation package

Up to 5% Domestic Travel

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.