Controls Engineer (27367)

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for custom machinery and industrial automation projects. This hands-on role covers from concept through commissioning, with opportunities to influence control strategies and system integration.

You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and project teams, develop schematics, BOMs, and documentation, and support startup and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing electrical control systems for machinery or automated equipment.
• Hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, and wiring methods.
• Experience with control panel design and component selection.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD/design software.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom machinery and industrial automation projects.
• Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and related machine controls.
• Review customer requirements and develop practical controls solutions.
• Participate in concept, design, and final project reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout equipment development.
• Support equipment testing, system validation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering and project documentation.
• Improve controls designs and engineering processes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Electrical CAD

Troubleshooting

Project management

Collaboration

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for custom machinery and automated equipment.

This is a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer opportunity supporting projects from initial concept and electrical design through PLC/HMI programming, testing, startup, and commissioning.

Key Focus: Electrical Controls Design | PLC/HMI Programming | Custom Machinery | Industrial Automation | Electrical Schematics

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Experience designing electrical control systems for machinery or automated equipment
• Hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience
• Experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, and wiring methods
• Experience with control panel design and component selection
• Proficiency with electrical CAD/design software
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What You'll Do

• Design electrical control systems for custom machinery and industrial automation projects
• Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, bills of materials, and engineering documentation
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and related machine controls
• Review customer requirements and develop practical controls solutions
• Participate in concept, design, and final project reviews
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout equipment development
• Support equipment testing, system validation, startup, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment issues
• Maintain accurate engineering and project documentation
• Improve controls designs and engineering processes
• Provide occasional customer-site and equipment startup support as needed

Preferred Experience

• Custom machinery or machine building
• Industrial automation equipment
• Electrical control panel design and integration
• PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting
• CNC or related machine-control systems
• Equipment startup and commissioning
• Automated manufacturing equipment

The Electrical Controls Engineer is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Industrial Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer, or PLC Controls Engineer.