Controls & Automation Engineer

Hoekstra Electrical Services; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Day One)

Dental Insurance (Day One)

Vision Insurance (Day One)

In-house health clinic

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Vehicle Stipend

Paid Mission Trips

Job summary

Hoekstra Electrical Services is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our West Michigan team. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, robot programming, electrical design, and hands-on installation and service of control systems across diverse industries.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel as needed. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of controls & automation engineering experience.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Hands-on experience wiring motors, sensors, and industrial control components.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Primarily local work with approximately 10% travel, mostly within the continental United States.
• PLC and HMI programming utilizing platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE/Emerson, Keyence, Ignition, and other industry-leading systems.
• Robot programming utilizing platforms such as Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, and other robotic systems.
• Electrical controls design using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Service calls including system installation, modification, startup, troubleshooting, and support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Robot programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

GE/Emerson

Keyence

Ignition

Fanuc

ABB

Yaskawa

Job description

As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to work for many great companies throughout West Michigan. If you are looking for a highly skilled, close-knit team that enjoys diverse projects, maintains a healthy work-life balance, and is led by compassionate, servant-minded leadership, look no further than the Controls Division of Hoekstra Electrical Services.

At Hoekstra, we work reasonable hours that allow our employees to enjoy both professional success and personal fulfillment.

For more than 20 years, Hoekstra Electrical Services has built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical, controls, and automation solutions across a wide range of industries, including:

• Agricultural
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Renewable Energy
• Residential

Our customers trust us because we do what we say we will do with integrity, excellence, and professionalism. Our employees are honest, hardworking, dependable, and genuinely care about serving others.

Why Join Hoekstra?

In addition to feeling valued, heard, and supported, our Controls & Automation Engineers enjoy:

Growth & Development

• Significant growth opportunities
• Exposure to diverse automation and controls projects
• Ongoing learning and technical development

Competitive Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Day One)
• Dental Insurance (Day One)
• Vision Insurance (Day One)
• In-house health clinic
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Vehicle Stipend
• Paid Mission Trips

What You'll Do

As a Controls & Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Primarily local work with approximately 10% travel, mostly within the continental United States
• PLC and HMI programming utilizing platforms such as:
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • GE/Emerson
  • Keyence
  • Ignition
  • Other industry-leading systems
• Robot programming utilizing platforms such as:
  • Fanuc
  • ABB
  • Yaskawa
  • Other robotic systems
• Electrical controls design using AutoCAD Electrical
• Service calls including system installation, modification, startup, troubleshooting, and support

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 2 years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities

Hands-on experience wiring motors, sensors, and industrial control components

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project needs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

• Experience with robot programming
• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Technical training in automation, controls, robotics, or related fields

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hoekstra Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.