Customer Service Controls Engineer II

Mikron Automation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance & ADD

401k with 5% match

Tuition and CE Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Mikron Corporation Denver is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and test Mikron control systems for customer projects. You will participate in on-site installs, debug phases, and ensure functionality within schedule and budget while supporting the company’s goals.

The role requires advanced PLC/HMI programming, safety circuit design, servo/VFD experience, and ability to integrate third-party equipment. Travel up to 70% and strong collaboration with teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced PLC and HMI programming with Allen-Bradley.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hardware for industrial machinery.
• Ability to design safety circuits from scratch.
• Experience with servo motors and VFDs, startup and tuning.
• Integrate 3rd party equipment (laser, leak tester, camera).
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems on-site across projects.
• Travel up to 70% with overtime potential.
• Bachelor of Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and debug Mikron control systems and processes.
• Attend design reviews and coordinate with customers and teams.
• Create electrical BOM and IO lists for projects.
• Provide on-site installation, commissioning, and support.
• Develop and maintain control engineering documentation.
• Support validation and customer service teams per spec.
• Multi-task across projects and manage time constraints.
• Travel for installations up to 70% of the year.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Local/Remote IO

Safety circuits

Servo motion

VFDs

3rd party integration

Troubleshooting

Project design reviews

Industrial networking

NFPA/UL/NEC knowledge

C# or OOP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Contribute to the proper design of Mikron Corporation Denver (MDE) control systems. Program the control system and test using Mikron processes and rules. Participant in onsite installs and debug phases as required to meet the expected functionality of the customer's system within budget and schedule constraints. This includes necessary preparation work to ensure success at the customer site. Support Mikron Corporation Denver goals, values, and operating principles.

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Contribute to the proper design of Mikron Corporation Denver (MDE) control systems. Program the control system and test using Mikron processes and rules. Participant in onsite installs and debug phases as required to meet the expected functionality of the customer's system within budget and schedule constraints. This includes necessary preparation work to ensure success at the customer site. Support Mikron Corporation Denver goals, values, and operating principles.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advanced Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming
• Excellent knowledge of electrical hardware used for Industrial Machinery
• Excellent knowledge of electrical schematics and redline process
• Design, setup and troubleshoot Local and Remote IO
• Demonstrate Advanced Safety knowledge of Industrial Machinery, ability to design safety circuit from scratch.
• Demonstrate Advanced servo motion and VFD experience (startup, debug, tuning).
• Ability to integrate 3rd party equipment such as laser system, leak tester, camera
• Ability to troubleshoot various electrical and controls problems indpendently
• Attend Project Design reviews as scheduled by the CUS KAM or PM
• Familiar with Industrial Networking
• Familiar with electrical standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A, NEC, UL)
• Knowledge of C# or other OOP Language a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft suite: Excel, Power Point, Word
• High Attention to detail
• Support electrical and software design of machines upgrades/continuous improvement
• Support creation of electrical BOM and IO list
• Provide troubleshooting support to mechanical and electrical technicians
• Machine debug (PLC/HMI) from start to final installation at customer site
• Integrate 3rd party equipment
• Perform verification of installed IO
• Responsible for accurately and timely generation of the Controls Engineering documentation package assigned to each customer project
• Support electrical design team for project designs or changes
• Support Validation team to test validation package per customer’s specifications.
• Ability to Multi-task. Be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time, and be able to self manage time constraints
• Support Customer Service personnel- Applications, Engineering, Sales, Customer support, and Parts
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ERP system, Electrical BOM creation, electrical parts selection, and tracking delivery dates
• Other duties as assigned by the CUS Technical Supervisor or CUS Manager

Company Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting support to mechanical and electrical technicians on the floor
• Complete the Software Design Specification (IO list) with input from Mechanical Engineering
• Perform verification of installed IO
• Responsible for accurately and timely generation of the Controls Engineering documentation package assigned to each customer project
• Support electrical design team for project designs or changes
• Support Validation team to test validation package per customer’s specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Mikron standard materials and practices.
• Ability to travel for supporting installation at customer site and for Customer Service
• Support CUS Controls Engineer Level I
• Ability to delegate tasks as required/instructed
• Keeps a Customer focus when performing work and communicating both with internal and external customers
• Is always striving to better themselves by taking personal responsibility to learn and grow while helping the department adapt and grow while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Maintains Customer Confidentiality
• Must follow all Mikron Corporation Denver and customer policies and procedures
• Values Teamwork and Collaboration
• Strong attention to detail
• Well organized, prepared and punctual
• Positive attitude, demonstrating initiative, drive, and passion for the work
• Respect for diversity with excellent intercultural communication skills, openness, and respect towards others
• Seek professional resolution to inter-personal conflicts
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional manner
• Flexible with the ability to remain highly organized while addressing diverse responsibilities and maintaining workload
• Result orientated and driven to completion of goals to meet schedules

Employment Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state Driver license
• Willing and able to travel 70% of the year with overtime of 25%, including travel with little to no notice
• Must be available to work overtime

Professional & Technical Education

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor of Engineering degree and 5 years of relevant working experience

Other Job-Related Experience Or Requirements

• Ability to work hands on, as a team player as well as independently as needed.
• May be required to work off shift hours and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry accepted engineering practices

Special Skills Required

PLC and coding experience

Company Offered Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, vibration, temperature extremes, and clean room conditions.
• Potential hazards include mechanical, electrical, chemical, laser light, and sharps.
• This job will close on 08/28/2026 all applications will be accepted through 08/28/2026*