Electrical Controls Engineer

Engtal; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO 80 hours starting

Sick leave 10 days

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Engtal is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for custom robotic machinery in Grand Rapids, MI. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to create robust control architectures and validate performance.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs/HMIs, debugging control software, and supporting on-site run-off with customers. Candidates should have hands-on automation experience and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Solid hands-on experience in controls engineering within machine-building or industrial automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI systems.
• Experience with robotics.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues independently.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to control systems and industrial automation.

Responsabilidades

• Design control systems for custom-built robotic machinery.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices.
• Integrate control systems with mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Support on-site run-off and validation with customers.
• Create detailed control system documentation and reports.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI systems

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Herramientas

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Robotics tooling

Descripción del empleo

Controls Engineer | Custom Automation & Robotics | Grand Rapids, MI

Our client is a leading system integrator delivering custom-engineered automation solutions across the aerospace, energy, medical, military, and general manufacturing industries. They design, build, and commission machines from scratch, seeing each project through to final run-off with the customer.

They are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join a close-knit engineering team, taking custom assembly and automation projects from concept through commissioning and final customer run-off.

What You'll Do

Controls System Design

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and develop control systems for custom-built, robotic machinery
• Design control architectures, including selection and integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and other hardware components
• Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve desired system performance, accuracy, and reliability

Programming and Implementation

• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to execute desired control strategies
• Troubleshoot and debug control software to ensure smooth system operation

Integration and Testing

• Integrate control systems with mechanical components, electrical systems, and software applications on machines built from the ground up
• Support and participate in on-site run-off with customers, ensuring machines are fully validated before and after shipment
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems, including simulation and real-world testing, to ensure proper functionality and safety

Documentation and Reporting

• Create detailed documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, and user manuals
• Generate technical reports summarizing control system designs, testing outcomes, and recommendations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• Solid, hands-on experience in controls engineering within a machine-building or industrial automation environment; someone who can hit the ground running
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI systems
• Experience with robotics
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues independently and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to control systems and industrial automation

Why Join This Team

• Work on custom machines built from scratch, including robotics, PLCs, and HMIs, seeing every project through from design to on-site customer run-off
• Be part of an experienced engineering team solving real, hands-on technical challenges rather than working from a template
• Genuine opportunity to grow with a business continually looking for ways to improve its products and offering
• PTO starting at 80 hours, plus 10 days of sick leave
• Healthcare covered 100% (Priority Health)
• 401(k) with 4.25% company match
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, and life insurance