Control Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A medical equipment manufacturing company is seeking an Executive Recruiter to provide technical support for electrical and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 6 years of experience in programming and troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include leading projects and collaborating with maintenance teams. This position is a 12-month contract based on-site in Portage, MI, with a mid-senior level seniority.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in manufacturing controls, programming, or electrical engineering.
• Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equipment related to electrical, control, and PLC subsystems.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
• Lead small/medium projects in automation and control.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Automation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

P&ID documentation

Industrial Automation Application/Software

Job description

Executive Recruiter at GForce Life Sciences

Shift Structure: M-Th 4PM-2:30AM, Fridays (OT) as needed. (Will support 4 x 10hr shift structure along with overtime on Fridays).

On-site in Portage, MI

12-month contract

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equipment related to electrical, control, and PLC subsystems.
• Troubleshoot complex manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Lead small/medium projects, including machine automation, PLC control, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support equipment purchases per established standards for electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with vendors on tooling and process improvements.
• Mentor specialists, engineers, and technicians in electrical controls and machine design.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Program PLC-controlled equipment for fabrication, assembly, finishing, and manufacturing.
• Assist in validation activities, equipment qualifications, and production part approval.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred).
• 6+ years of related experience in manufacturing controls, programming, or electrical engineering.
• Mechanical, electrical, and P&ID documentation experience required.
• Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
• Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge required.
• Rockwell Automation software knowledge highly preferred.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Inferred benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance