Controls Engineer

Canadian Executive Search Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CES/AWS in Lansing, MI is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to supervise, manage, and maintain electrical and control systems on manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will design and implement controls for cells, robots, conveyors, and vision systems, lead cross-functional teams, troubleshoot downtime, and help source spare parts while researching new

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade certification preferred (Industrial Electrician or Millwright).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems.
• Develop and implement controls for manufacturing cells and equipment.
• Provide technical leadership to production and maintenance teams.
• Support equipment installation and documentation.
• Troubleshoot downtime and improve productivity.
• Research and implement new automation technologies.
• Assist with spare parts planning and sourcing.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM

Job description

CES/AWS is looking for a Controls Engineer

Lansing, MI
$97,000 Annually
Direct Hire | Full-Time

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!

Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to supervise, manage, and maintain controls on existing and new manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems ranging from high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC circuits.
• Develop and implement controls solutions for integrated manufacturing cells, including:
  • Die casting equipment
  • Industrial robots
  • Cooling systems
  • Trim equipment
  • Conveyors
  • Machine vision systems
• Develop controls solutions for secondary manufacturing equipment.
• Specify and support new manufacturing equipment installations.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation and reporting systems.
• Provide technical support and leadership to production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special engineering projects.
• Assist with spare parts planning and equipment sourcing recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Skilled Trade Certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Experience

• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Machine controls design and troubleshooting.
• Experience commissioning and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems.

Preferred Experience

• Robotic programming and controls.
• Project management.
• AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, or similar drafting software.
• Machine vision systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project/Timeline).