Controls Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing in Eaton Rapids, MI, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support electrical and control systems for automotive manufacturing. The role focuses on die-cast cells, robotics, conveyors, and vision systems to improve productivity.

The position is day-shift, direct hire, with a salary range of $82,000–$90,000. You will collaborate with maintenance and other departments, leading projects and providing hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine controls design and Allen-Bradley PLC programming, including ladder logic.
• Robotic controls and programming experience preferred.
• Controls engineering/project management experience preferred.
• CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, or related drafting experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related software is an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Willingness to work hands-on in the manufacturing environment and flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems ranging from high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC.
• Develop and implement control solutions for integrated die-cast cells, including die-cast, robotics, cooling, trimming, conveyors, and machine vision.
• Support and improve controls for secondary production equipment.
• Specify and support the installation and commissioning of new manufacturing and quality equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation and manufacturing information systems.
• Provide technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting support to manufacturing and other departments.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain expertise in die-casting processes and technology.
• Lead or support engineering projects and other special assignments as required.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ladder logic

Robotics controls

Controls engineering

CAD/CAM

AutoCAD

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Millwright or Industrial Electrician certification

Electrical engineering technology degree

10+ years controls engineering experience

Job description

Controls Engineer position available in the Eaton Rapids, Michigan area working for an established manufacturing company.

This is a direct hire opportunity with a salary range of $82k to $90k. Day shift position. Will supervise, manage and maintain controls on existing and incoming machinery at the facility.

The controls engineer will support personnel from maintenance and other departments in resolving issues with equipment in order to facilitate production and promote continuous improvement. Is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting electrical and control systems for an automotive manufacturing environment, with a focus on production.

Key Responsibilities for the controls engineer position

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems ranging from high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC.
• Develop and implement control solutions for integrated die-cast cells, including die-cast, robotics, cooling, trimming, conveyors, and machine vision.
• Support and improve controls for secondary production equipment.
• Specify and support the installation and commissioning of new manufacturing and quality equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation and manufacturing information systems.
• Provide technical expertise, hands‑on troubleshooting support to manufacturing and other departments.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain expertise in die‑casting processes and technology.
• Lead or support engineering projects and other special assignments as required.

Qualifications & Skills for the controls engineer position

• Demonstrated experience in machine controls design and Allen-Bradley PLCprogramming, including ladder logic and peripheral systems.
• Robotic controls and programming experience preferred.
• Controls engineering/project management experience preferred.
• CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, or related drafting experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related software is an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in the manufacturing environment and flexiblehours as required.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Skilled trade certification (Millwright or Industrial Electrician) highly desirable.
• College or university education in electrical engineering technology or a relatedfield highly desirable.
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience highly desirable.

Work Environment

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and work effectivelyin an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Standard schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime as required.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.