Controls Engineer: PLC/Automation for Custom Systems

Atlas Copco; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with matching

Flexible scheduling

Paid Maternity & Paternal Leave

Wellness Perks

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Atlas Copco in Grayling, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and implement control systems for automated feeding equipment. You will work with mechanical and software teams to deliver high-performance automation solutions that meet exacting standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of controls experience, with proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs/HMIs, and CAD skills in AutoCAD and EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in automation or feeding systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development for Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation components (sensors, motors, drives).
• Commitment to safety protocols and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated feeding equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Program and debug PLCs and HMIs for Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD software, specifically AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate controls with mechanical systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning in-house and at customer sites.
• Develop and maintain documentation including wiring diagrams, control logic, and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations (e.g., NFPA 79, UL508A).
• Travel may be required (10-20%).
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds and sustained shift activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Atlas Copco in Grayling, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and implement control systems for automated feeding equipment. You will work with mechanical and software teams to deliver high-performance automation solutions that meet exacting standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field and 3+ years of controls experience, with proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs/HMIs, and CAD skills in AutoCAD and EPLAN.