Controls Engineer II: PLC & Robotics Innovator

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Michigan is seeking an engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment, with on-site work at a Gentex facility. You will design, program, and troubleshoot automated systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes developing PLC programs, creating schematics, and selecting hardware and software for automation, with training and knowledge sharing across production teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree, or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment.
• Experience with robotics applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, expert-like support for new and existing automated systems.
• Monitor and define areas of improvement within existing automated equipment.
• Develop PLC programs and software for new and existing equipment.
• Create electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Evaluate and specify hardware and software for automated equipment.
• Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment.
• Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
• Educate and train production support teams during equipment or software launch.
• Research and develop new solutions for automated equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation design

Robot integration

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Equipment evaluation

Education

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent controls experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gentex Corporation in Michigan is seeking an engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment, with on-site work at a Gentex facility. You will design, program, and troubleshoot automated systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes developing PLC programs, creating schematics, and selecting hardware and software for automation, with training and knowledge sharing across production teams.