Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids

Energy Jobline ZR; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) profit sharing

Career growth

Updated facilities

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement automation & manufacturing controls for customized industrial systems worldwide.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, support electrical schematics, lead FATs, and collaborate with project teams to deliver turnkey solutions while ensuring NEC and NFPA safety compliance. The role offers a quarterly bonus, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Strong AC/DC electrical and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC/HMI programs for automated equipment and integrated systems.
• Support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation.
• Lead FATs and troubleshoot controls systems onsite and remotely.
• Partner with engineering and project teams on turnkey automation solutions.
• Ensure systems meet NEC, NFPA, and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Controls Engineer – Automation & Manufacturing

Grand Rapids, MI

Join a growing engineering team designing custom automated systems used in industrial manufacturing environments worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC/HMI programs for automated equipment and integrated systems
• Support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation
• Lead FATs and troubleshoot controls systems onsite and remotely
• Partner with engineering and project teams on turnkey automation solutions
• Ensure systems meet NEC, NFPA, and safety standards

What You Bring

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience
• Strong AC/DC electrical and troubleshooting knowledge
• Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience

Why This Role

• Quarterly bonus + strong 401(k) profit sharing
• Career growth in a rapidly expanding organization
• Updated facilities and collaborative culture
• Excellent benefits including parental leave and tuition reimbursement

If you’re passionate about automation, controls, and custom engineered systems — let’s connect.