Controls & Automation Engineer — Diverse Projects & Growth

Hoekstra Electrical Services

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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

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.

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