Controls Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) profit sharing

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is partnering with a growing engineering team in Grand Rapids, MI, designing custom automated systems for industrial manufacturing worldwide. You’ll develop PLC/HMI programs, support schematics, lead FATs, and work with project teams on turnkey automation solutions while ensuring NEC and NFPA safety standards.

Strong candidates bring 5+ years PLC experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), electrical troubleshooting skills, and an engineering degree or equivalent automation

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

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

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.