Controls Engineer

Opportunity Group, Inc.; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous holidays and vacations

Profit Sharing

401k retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A machine building firm in Wyoming, MI is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer. This direct hire position offers minimal travel and significant advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in Allen-Bradley PLC programming and some AutoCAD Electrical background. Responsibilities include programming PLCs, troubleshooting systems, and integrating robotics. The role offers competitive pay between $35 and $43 per hour, along with benefits like healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs, including MicroLogix and RSLogix 5000.
• Experience with Data Control Systems; Siemens experience is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for hands-on tasks.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and program electrical systems for advanced automation machinery.
• Design and program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to resolve issues.
• Incorporate robotics and vision systems into automation solutions.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Robotics programming

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Education

BSEE Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Factory Talk

HMI

SCADA

Data Control Systems

Job description

We are currently seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a Machine Builder based in the Wyoming, MI area. This is a direct hire position with very minimal travel and room for advancement. The ideal candidate will have experience in Allen Bradley PLC Programming and some AutoCAD Electrical experience. Robot programming experience is desired. Ideally looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience, but candidates with varying levels of PLC experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and program electrical systems for advanced automation machinery.
• Design and program Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to resolve issues.
• Retrofit existing systems and integrate new control technologies.
• Incorporate robotics and vision systems into automation solutions.
• Commission new machinery and conduct occasional service work.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Allen‑Bradley PLCs, including MicroLogix and RSLogix 5000, Factory Talk, HMI, AutoCAD, and SCADA.
• Experience with Data Control Systems; Siemens experience is advantageous.
• A BSEE Degree is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for hands‑on tasks.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or within a team.
• Willingness to travel 5%. Trips are usually short.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous holidays, vacations, and personal days.
• Profit Sharing.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Performance‑based bonuses.
• Competitive pay ranging between $35 - $43/hr.

To Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail]