Control Engineer

Global Recruiters of Palmetto (GRN) Automation Recruitment Specialist; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation systems integrator in Southwestern Michigan seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to lead complex automation projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of PLC programming experience, including robotics and machine vision technology. You will provide technical leadership, interface with clients, and mentor junior engineers. This role involves approximately 25% travel and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, supporting various industries including life sciences and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming for automation machinery.
• Experience in mentoring less experienced Controls Engineers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% for project needs.
• Based in or relocate to Southwestern Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership in PLC, HMI, and robotics.
• Interface with clients and project managers to deliver updates and support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

robotics

machine vision technology

technical leadership

Job description

Our client is a global automation systems integrator with a growing Lake Shore, Michigan operation. The team supports complex automation machinery and solutions across life sciences, industrial, and consumer manufacturing, and is investing in senior-level controls talent to support large, multi-million-dollar automation programs and continued growth.

• Support and lead the delivery of complex automation projects from concept through commissioning
• Provide technical leadership in PLC, HMI, robotics, and overall controls system design
• Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise

Requirements

• 5 Years + of PLC programming automation machinery inclusive of robotic and machine vision technology.
• Experience mentoring less experienced Controls Engineers
• Ability to travel approximately 25%
• be based in or relocate to Southwestern Michigan