Controls Engineer II: Automation & Robotics

JENNMAR Corporation; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with PPO

Wellness credit

401k with 12% match

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

JENNMAR Corporation in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer II to lead the full engineering lifecycle of custom automation projects, from concept through on-site commissioning. You will design electrical systems, program controls, and ensure safety compliance.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, mentor junior engineers, and travel up to 15% to customer facilities to support integration and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of direct industry experience designing, building, and programming custom industrial automation systems.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, and RIA TR R15.06.
• Experience in Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
• AutoCAD Electrical competency.
• Robot programming experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PLCs and HMIs to build comprehensive machine control software architectures.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and servo applications into control logic.
• Configure and troubleshoot network interfaces across DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet.
• Design electrical panel schematics, layouts, and BOMs in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop robot paths and offline programming for integration.
• Coordinate machine power-up, validation, and full system debugging.
• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support at customer facilities.
• Deliver training and handover documentation to clients.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Mentor entry-level controls engineers and guide best practices.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, PM, and Sales teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics integration

Root-cause analysis

PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent practical industry experience

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Robot programming (FANUC/ABB/KUKA)

Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet)

Job description

JENNMAR Corporation in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer II to lead the full engineering lifecycle of custom automation projects, from concept through on-site commissioning. You will design electrical systems, program controls, and ensure safety compliance.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, mentor junior engineers, and travel up to 15% to customer facilities to support integration and startup activities.