Controls Engineer II: Automation, Robotics & Commissioning

United Future; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with PPO plan

Wellness credit

Voluntary 401k with 12% match

Dental and vision plans

Free telemedicine

Concierge primary care

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will design control architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and integrate robotics and vision systems across manufacturing lines.

The role requires AutoCAD Electrical proficiency, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience, and strong troubleshooting. Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally is expected to support customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years in industry automation.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, and RIA TR R15.06.
• Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View) required; others preferred.
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.
• Robot brands experience preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and program machine control software architectures using PLCs and HMIs.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, drives, and servo applications into control logic.
• Configure networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet) and develop I/O maps.
• Create electrical panels, schematics, and pneumatic diagrams with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and client handover support.

Skills

Electrical design

Software architecture

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related

5+ years of direct industry experience designing, building, and programming automation systems

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Robot programming platforms (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA)

Job description

United Future is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will design control architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and integrate robotics and vision systems across manufacturing lines.

The role requires AutoCAD Electrical proficiency, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience, and strong troubleshooting. Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally is expected to support customer facilities.