Controls Engineer

Employbridge; Grand Ledge (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a hybrid setting. The role focuses on designing control systems, programming PLCs, and integrating sensors and safety components across industrial environments.

Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 3–5 years' controls experience and familiarity with Safety PLCs, ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of controls or automation engineering experience
• Experience with Safety PLCs and machine safety standards
• Knowledge of ISO 13849, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and industrial networking
• Understanding of NEC and NFPA 79 standards
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems including schematics, panels, and I/O using AutoCAD Electrical
• Develop PLC and HMI programs utilizing Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal
• Design, troubleshoot, and optimize hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
• Integrate sensors, VFDs, servos, vision systems, and safety components
• Lead commissioning, startup, power-up, and debugging activities
• Manage small to mid-sized automation projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customers
• Develop operator manuals and maintenance documentation

Skills

Electrical control

PLC programming

HMI programming

Hydraulic circuits

Pneumatic circuits

AutoCAD Electrical

VFDs & servos

Safety systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

EtherNet/IP

Job description

Are you passionate about automation, controls, and bringing complex systems to life? We're seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead automation projects from concept through commissioning while working with cutting-edge electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Location

• Grand Ledge, MI preferred
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite
• Springfield, OH and Newaygo, MI candidates will also be considered

Compensation

• Straight-time overtime paid after 45 hours per week
• Salary Exempt

What You'll Do

• Design electrical control systems including schematics, panels, and I/O using AutoCAD Electrical
• Develop PLC and HMI programs utilizing Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal
• Design, troubleshoot, and optimize hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
• Integrate sensors, VFDs, servos, vision systems, and safety components
• Lead commissioning, startup, power-up, and debugging activities
• Manage small to mid-sized automation projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customers
• Develop operator manuals and maintenance documentation

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of controls or automation engineering experience
• Experience with Safety PLCs and machine safety standards
• Knowledge of ISO 13849, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and industrial networking
• Understanding of NEC and NFPA 79 standards
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Industry 4.0 technologies
• Manufacturing automation and machine integration

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead full lifecycle automation projects
• Work with a variety of technologies across controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Competitive compensation with paid overtime
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on innovative automation solutions