Control Engineer

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CES/AWS in Lansing, MI seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to supervise and maintain electrical and control systems for existing and new manufacturing equipment. The role supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting high/low voltage controls, implementing automation solutions, and leading technical teams to optimize uptime and throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 10 years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement controls solutions for manufacturing cells and equipment.
• Support production, maintenance, and engineering in continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot downtime and improve productivity across lines.
• Source parts and equipment for projects and upgrades.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Skilled Trade Certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ladder Logic

AutoCAD/CAD

Machine Vision

Job description

CES/AWS is looking for a Controls Engineer

Lansing, MI

$97,000 Annually

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!

Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to supervise, manage, and maintain controls on existing and new manufacturing equipment. This is a hands‑on engineering role supporting production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping drive operational excellence in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems ranging from high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC circuits.
• Develop and implement controls solutions for integrated manufacturing cells, including:
• Cooling systems
• Machine vision systems
• Develop controls solutions for secondary manufacturing equipment.
• Specify and support new manufacturing equipment installations.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation and reporting systems.
• Provide technical support and leadership to production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special engineering projects.
• Assist with spare parts planning and equipment sourcing recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Skilled Trade Certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright) preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field is highly preferred.
• 10 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Experience

• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Machine controls design and troubleshooting.
• Experience commissioning and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands‑on electrical troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems.

Preferred Experience

• Robotic programming and controls.
• Project management.
• AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, or similar drafting software.
• Machine vision systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project/Timeline).