Controls Engineer: Full Lifecycle Automation & PLC/HMI

Engtal; Beaverton (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site training

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop automated machinery and manufacturing systems, blending electrical design with hands-on controls programming. You will design control panels, write PLC logic, develop HMIs, and support testing, startup, and commissioning across projects.

The role includes onsite training followed by hybrid work flexibility. You will work with electrical schematics, servo motion systems, and CAD tools while documenting decisions and maintaining BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with servo and motion-controlled equipment.
• Experience developing electrical schematics and control panel designs.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls-related problems.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and control panel layouts for automated machinery and equipment.
• Produce electrical schematics and related documentation using CAD software.
• Select appropriate electrical components based on machine requirements and standards.
• Develop PLC logic for automated machinery and production equipment.
• Create and modify HMI applications for machine operation and monitoring.
• Program and configure servo-based motion control systems.
• Support the design and development of electrical and controls portions of new equipment.
• Create BOMs and maintain engineering documentation.
• Review drawings and material lists for accuracy and compliance.
• Travel to customer sites for startup and technical support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Servo motion control

Electrical CAD

Electrical panel design

BOM

Equipment startup & commissioning

Electrical design principles

Technical problem solving

Documentation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

PLC programming software

Job description

Engtal is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop automated machinery and manufacturing systems, blending electrical design with hands-on controls programming. You will design control panels, write PLC logic, develop HMIs, and support testing, startup, and commissioning across projects.

The role includes onsite training followed by hybrid work flexibility. You will work with electrical schematics, servo motion systems, and CAD tools while documenting decisions and maintaining BOMs.