Control Engineer

Insight Global; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Traveling Controls Engineer to install, commission, troubleshoot, and support custom industrial equipment at customer sites across North America. You will lead startup activities, coordinate with third‑party crews, and provide on‑site and remote technical assistance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in equipment maintenance or automation, experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, PanelView), and strong electrical and mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years with industrial equipment maintenance or automation.
• Experience with PLCs such as Allen Bradley and PanelView.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for diagnosing failures.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, and controls.
• Willingness to travel 50–60%.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support custom industrial machinery at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational issues.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers.
• Lead startup activities, testing, and commissioning of equipment.
• Coordinate installation activities and third-party crews.
• Assist with machine layout and installation sequencing.
• Coordinate electrical connections, wiring, and system integration.
• Work with engineering teams to diagnose design or performance issues.
• Document service activities and create service reports for customers and management.
• Maintain service records and technical documentation.
• Provide after-hours support for customer issues.
• Support spare parts identification, sales, and replacements.
• Obtain and coordinate installation quotations as needed.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through professional communication and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView

Job description

We are seeking a Traveling Controls Engineer to provide installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for custom industrial equipment at customer facilities. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and resolving mechanical, electrical, and operational issues in the field.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, customer-focused, and comfortable traveling extensively to support equipment installations and service projects throughout North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support custom industrial machinery at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational equipment issues.
• Respond to customer requests and provide technical support both on-site and remotely.
• Lead startup activities, testing, and commissioning of newly installed equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee equipment installation activities and third-party installation crews.
• Assist with machine layout and direct the installation sequence of mechanical components.
• Coordinate electrical connections, wiring, and system integration activities.
• Work closely with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve design or performance issues.
• Document service activities and create detailed service reports for customers and management.
• Maintain service records, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Provide after-hours support when customer issues arise.
• Support spare parts identification, sales, and replacement recommendations.
• Obtain and coordinate installation quotations as needed.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through professional communication and proactive problem-solving.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and servicing industrial equipment, machinery, or automation systems.
• Experience using PLC system (Allen Bradley, PanelView, or similar)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose equipment failures.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, and controls.
• Ability to travel extensively (50-60% travel).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Industrial electrical systems (480V, motors, VFDs)
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Mechanical assembly and alignment
• Machine commissioning and startup support
• Customer-facing technical support experience