Controls Engineer II: Automation & On-Site Commissioning

Top Dog Recruiting; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO

Wellness credit

401k matching (12%)

Dental & Vision

Telemedicine

Life & Disability

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Controls Engineer II to own the full lifecycle of automation projects. You will design electrical architectures, program PLCs, integrate robotics, and validate systems on customer sites in Wyoming, MI and beyond.

The role emphasizes standard safety practices, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on commissioning. Candidates should have 5+ years of automation experience, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley know-how, and AutoCAD Electrical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years designing, building, and programming industrial automation systems.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, RIA TR 15.06.
• Proficiency in Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms; other vendors preferred but not required.
• AutoCAD Electrical competency.
• Experience with major robot brands is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine control software architectures.
• Integrate robotics, vision, VFDs, and servo applications into control logic.
• Configure network interfaces (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet).
• Design electrical panels and BOMs with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams and I/O maps.
• Develop robot paths and offline programming for deployment.
• Create reusable code libraries and design standards.
• Review specifications to meet functional expectations.
• Coordinate power-up, validation, and debugging on site.
• Partner with build technicians and project teams on the shop floor.
• Provide on-site startup, training, and handover documentation.
• Perform safety assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor entry-level controls engineers; guide programming and wiring practices.
• Interface with customers under pressure and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

PLC programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

5+ years industrial automation experience

NEC/NFPA 79/RIA TR 15.06 experience

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)

AutoCAD Electrical

Robot programming experience (FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa/KUKA)

Travel up to 15% domestically/internationally

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Robot programming (FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa/KUKA)

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Controls Engineer II to own the full lifecycle of automation projects. You will design electrical architectures, program PLCs, integrate robotics, and validate systems on customer sites in Wyoming, MI and beyond.

The role emphasizes standard safety practices, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on commissioning. Candidates should have 5+ years of automation experience, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley know-how, and AutoCAD Electrical skills.