Controls Engineer - Electrical Automation & Projects

Padnos; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PADNOS in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical controls for diverse equipment across our facilities. This is an in-office role requiring hands-on problem solving and collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams.

You will lead projects, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure safe, reliable operation of control systems. A bachelor's degree and strong communication are essential; electrician licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in controls and logic development/maintenance.
• Ability to provide clear and detailed information to the team about project analysis and design.
• Licensed Electrician preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work in the office.
• Must be able to lift 75 lb.

Responsibilities

• Electrical system continuous improvement and R&D.
• Controls development of electrical team and apprentices.
• Standardization of controls logic and component hardware.
• Project management.
• Schedule and budget compliance.
• Vendor and subcontractor purchase order and terms management.
• Support controls, automation, or system troubleshooting of PADNOS equipment.
• Oversight of electrical scope of large-scale system improvements, electrical R&D, and new installations.
• Own electrical portion of project scope definition, budget creation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with PADNOS team and subcontract suppliers/vendors to execute projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Controls engineering

Electrical systems

Project management

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PADNOS in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical controls for diverse equipment across our facilities. This is an in-office role requiring hands-on problem solving and collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams.

You will lead projects, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure safe, reliable operation of control systems. A bachelor's degree and strong communication are essential; electrician licensure is a plus.