Electrical Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to own automation and machine design projects from concept through implementation. You will serve as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing automated manufacturing and material handling equipment, creating electrical schematics, developing PLC, HMI, servo, safety, and robotic programs, and supporting equipment procurement through detailed specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of industrial controls engineering experience.
• Experience owning projects from design through startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design automated manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• Create electrical schematics and develop PLC, HMI, servo, safety, and robotic programs.
• Support equipment procurement through detailed specifications.
• Possibly perform design and programming on desk or hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
• Troubleshoot electrical/design issues during startup and commissioning; debug programs; refine system performance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, manufacturing and leadership teams; manage schedules and budgets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Industrial controls

Project ownership

PLC programming

Automation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer engineering

Job description

Our client in Battle Creek, MI is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team. The Electrical Controls Engineer will own automation and machine design projects from concept through implementation, serving as the technical lead throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing automated manufacturing and material handling equipment, creating electrical schematics, developing PLC, HMI, servo, safety, and robotic programs, and supporting equipment procurement through detailed specifications. Depending on the phase of the project, the role may involve significant design and programming work at a desk or hands-on support on the manufacturing floor alongside machine build teams. During machine startup and commissioning, the engineer will troubleshoot electrical and design issues, debug programs, teach robot points, and refine system performance.

This individual will coordinate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and leadership teams to evaluate changes, make technical decisions, manage project schedules and budgets, and drive projects to successful completion. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency, with occasional support for machine installations, startup activities, and troubleshooting efforts.

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering discipline


• 3-5+ years of industrial controls engineering experience


• Experience owning projects from design through startup and commissioning