Controls Engineer – Allendale Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer for roles in the Allendale, MI area. You will lead automation projects, diagnose faults, and coordinate with maintenance and production teams to improve plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens, strong skills in HMI/SCADA, and the ability to troubleshoot under production pressure while supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
• Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
• Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
• Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
• Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
• Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Process control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Job Description:

Controls Engineer | Allendale, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $129,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for automation, PLC programming, and process control? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Allendale area seeking Controls Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allendale in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Allendale region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
• Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
• Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
• Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
• Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
• Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
• Experience supporting controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotics or motion control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP.
• Knowledge of safety standards and machine guarding.
• Experience with vision systems or sensors.
• Project management experience for equipment upgrades.

Job Titles That Should Apply

PLC Programmer, Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers TCP/IP Robotics Support Development Instrumentation Operations Salary Hiring Partnerships Electrical Engineering Recruiting Compensation Validation Mechanical Engineering Infrastructure Manufacturing Automation Programming Technical Support Preparation Software Maintenance Design Engineering Training

Salary Package:

$ 84,000.00 - 129,000.00 (US Dollar)