Controls Engineer

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and optimize electrical controls for our equipment across our Michigan facilities. This hands‑on role focuses on troubleshooting, standardizing control logic, and managing projects with internal teams and external vendors.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, proficiency in controls and ladder logic, and a practical, office‑based work approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in controls and latter logic development/maintenance.
• Ability to provide clear and detailed information to the team about project analysis and design.
• Licensed Electrician preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work in the office.
• Must be able to lift 75 lb.

Responsibilities

• Electrical system continuous improvement and R&D.
• Controls development of electrical team and apprentices.
• Standardization of controls logic and component hardware.
• Project management.
• Schedule and budget compliance.
• Vendor and subcontractor purchase order and terms management.
• Support controls, automation, or system troubleshooting of PADNOS equipment.
• Oversight of electrical scope of large‑scale system improvements, electrical R&D, and new installations.
• Own electrical portion of project scope definition, budget creation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with PADNOS team and subcontract suppliers/vendors to execute projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Controls engineering

Ladder logic

Mechanical aptitude

Clear communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

IXL - Turner PLI Building, 2301 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Overview

Overview

Our skilled trade professionals use their hands‑on technical and mechanical abilities to work on a variety of unique equipment for our industry. We are looking for motivated individuals who have the strong ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and the desire to make tomorrow better than today. PADNOS recognizes the demand for skilled trades, so we are teaming with educators to develop partnerships and create hands‑on programs for students and individuals. The Controls Engineer at PADNOS can work on a wide variety of equipment and tasks throughout our over 20 locations. This position is an in‑office (not remote) position.

Accountabilities

• Electrical system continuous improvement and R&D.
• Controls development of electrical team and apprentices.
• Standardization of controls logic and component hardware.
• Project management.
• Schedule and budget compliance.
• Vendor and subcontractor purchase order and terms management.
• Support controls, automation, or system troubleshooting of PADNOS equipment.
• Oversight of electrical scope of large‑scale system improvements, electrical R&D, and new installations.
• Own electrical portion of project scope definition, budget creation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with PADNOS team and subcontract suppliers/vendors to execute projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in controls and latter logic development/maintenance.
• Ability to provide clear and detailed information to the team about project analysis and design.
• Licensed Electrician preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work in the office.
• Must be able to lift 75 lb.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

IXL - Turner PLI Building, 2301 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America