Controls Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking an experienced automation engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to design and implement PLC/HMI programs for custom automated systems. You will support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation while leading FATs and troubleshooting on-site and remotely.

The role requires 5+ years of PLC programming with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms and strong AC/DC Electrical expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience.
• Strong AC/DC electrical and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC/HMI programs for automated equipment and integrated systems.
• Support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation.
• Lead FATs and troubleshoot controls systems onsite and remotely.
• Partner with engineering and project teams on turnkey automation solutions.
• Ensure systems meet NEC, NFPA, and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Grand Rapids, MI

Join a growing engineering team designing custom automated systems used in industrial manufacturing environments worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC/HMI programs for automated equipment and integrated systems


• Support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation


• Lead FATs and troubleshoot controls systems onsite and remotely


• Partner with engineering and project teams on turnkey automation solutions


• Ensure systems meet NEC, NFPA, and safety standards

What You Bring

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience


• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience


• Strong AC/DC electrical and troubleshooting knowledge


• Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience preferred

Why This Role

• Quarterly bonus + strong 401(k) profit sharing


• Career growth in a rapidly expanding organization


• Updated facilities and collaborative culture


• Excellent benefits including parental leave and tuition reimbursement

If you’re passionate about automation, controls, and custom engineered systems - let’s connect.