Controls Engineer (Automation)

CyberCoders; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

ESOP

401(k)

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Controls Engineer (Automation) to design, develop, program and commission control systems for industrial machinery. You will deliver robust PLC/HMI solutions, integrate sensors, motion control, pneumatics and robotics, and support OEM equipment installations.

This role blends hands-on electrical design and panel work with site commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure safe, reliable automation performance and continuous improvement of production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls or Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3+ years in controls engineering for industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and developing HMI apps.
• Proficiency reading and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with motion control, sensors, encoders, pneumatics and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures for new and retrofit machinery with PLC/HMI focus.
• Program, test and debug PLC logic and develop operator-facing HMI screens.
• Create electrical schematics, I/O lists, and panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Integrate sensors, motion drives, pneumatics and robotics into control strategies.
• Perform FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning; diagnose electrical/software issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams and OEMs.
• Maintain documentation including control narratives, wiring diagrams and maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support and root-cause analysis for production issues.
• Ensure safety standards and electrical codes are followed; train staff.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

HMI development

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Control panels wiring

Job description

Controls Engineer (Automation)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer (Automation) to design, develop, program and commission control systems for industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will deliver robust PLC/HMI solutions, integrate sensors, motion control, pneumatics and robotics, and support OEM equipment installations. This role combines hands-on electrical design and panel work with site commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure safe, reliable automation performance and continuous improvement of production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system architectures for new and retrofit machinery, focusing on PLC and HMI solutions.
• Program, test and debug PLC logic (preferably Allen-Bradley) and develop HMI screens to optimize operator interaction and diagnostics.
• Create and review electrical schematics, I/O lists and panel layouts; produce drawings using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, motion control drives, pneumatics and robotic systems into cohesive control strategies.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and on-site commissioning; diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and software issues during start-up.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams and OEMs to ensure seamless integration and meet performance targets.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation including control narratives, wiring diagrams, program comments, and maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production issues, continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, electrical codes and best engineering practices.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on system operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering for industrial machinery, automation systems or OEM equipment.
• Hands‑on programming experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell preferred) and familiarity with Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Experience developing HMI applications and diagnostics for operators and maintenance teams.
• Strong electrical skills including reading/creating schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal layouts; proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Knowledge of motion control, servo/stepper drives, sensors, encoders, pneumatics and basic robotics integration.
• Proven experience commissioning, debugging and optimizing machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to perform electrical panel assembly oversight and work with OEMs on system modifications.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work in shop/field environments; certifications such as EIT or electrical license are a plus.

Benefits

• - Medical, Dental, Vision
• - ESOP
• - 401(k)
• - PTO and Holidays