Controls Engineer II/III — Growth, Travel & Startup Support

Axis Automation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA plan

LTD

STD

Life Insurance

401(K) with employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a career-oriented Controls Engineer Level 2/3 to design, implement, and support control systems for automation equipment. You will work with project managers, mechanical and electrical teams, and customers to deliver reliable machinery.

Responsibilities include developing electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic designs, programming PLCs and HMIs, commissioning at customer sites, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel of 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field preferred
• 2+ years' experience in a Controls / automation focused role
• Willing to travel approximately 10%-20%
• Proficient with PLC, HMI, robotics, and automation standards

Responsibilities

• Aid in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system designs of automated work cells.
• Implements tasks in PLC ladder/structured text, HMI, and robot programs within established architecture and standards; performs I/O mapping, device setup, alarms/diagnostics, basic data handling.
• Interpret customer specifications to produce machinery that meets both customer and Axis Automation specifications.
• Performs first-pass troubleshooting using schematics and code; documents findings and escalates with clear context.
• Adheres to code / electrical standards; keeps backups/change logs, I/O and tag maps, and manuals current for assigned scope.
• Assists with offline/online debug, device bring-up, FAT/SAT support, and on-site startup under supervision; follows testprocedures and records results.
• Professional management of customer relationships and requests.
• Communicate with vendors to specify and source major purchased components.
• Works constructively with Mechanical, Electrical, Build and Project Management to resolve issues and protect milestones.
• Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Motion

Safety

Networking

Simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering field

Job description

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a career-oriented Controls Engineer Level 2/3 to design, implement, and support control systems for automation equipment. You will work with project managers, mechanical and electrical teams, and customers to deliver reliable machinery.

Responsibilities include developing electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic designs, programming PLCs and HMIs, commissioning at customer sites, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel of 10–20% is expected.