Controls Engineer II: Automation, Robotics & Onsite Startup

Confident Search Consultants; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness credit

401k plan with company match

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Controls Engineer II to own the full engineering lifecycle of automation and process control systems. From concept validation through programming, debugging, and on-site commissioning, you will design electrical panels, integrate robotics, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design and software architecture, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and occasional travel for system integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years designing, building, and programming custom automation systems.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, and RIA TR R15.06 codes.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation platforms and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, programming, and debugging of control systems.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, drives, and servo applications.
• Develop electrical panel schematics and I/O maps in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Coordinate system integration, on-site commissioning, and customer support.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

5+ years in automation system design and programming

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Robot brands: FANUC / ABB / Yaskawa / KUKA

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Controls Engineer II to own the full engineering lifecycle of automation and process control systems. From concept validation through programming, debugging, and on-site commissioning, you will design electrical panels, integrate robotics, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design and software architecture, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and occasional travel for system integration