Experienced Controls Engineer – Custom Robotics Automation

Engtal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starting at 80 hours

Sick leave 10 days

100% healthcare coverage

401(k) with 4.25% company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our Grand Rapids team, delivering custom automation for aerospace, energy, medical, and general manufacturing sectors. You will design control architectures, program PLCs/HMI, and test systems from concept through customer run-off, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

You will troubleshoot complex systems, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to detailed documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and develop control systems for custom-built robotic machinery.
• Design control architectures, including sensor, actuator, PLC, and hardware integration.
• Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve system performance, accuracy, and reliability.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to execute control strategies.
• Troubleshoot and debug control software for smooth operation.
• Integrate control systems with mechanical and electrical components and software on machines built from scratch.
• Support on-site run-off with customers and validate machines before/after shipment.
• Create detailed documentation, wiring diagrams, and user manuals.
• Generate technical reports summarizing designs, testing outcomes, and recommendations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Robotics experience

Electrical controls design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)

HMI software

Job description

Engtal is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our Grand Rapids team, delivering custom automation for aerospace, energy, medical, and general manufacturing sectors. You will design control architectures, program PLCs/HMI, and test systems from concept through customer run-off, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

You will troubleshoot complex systems, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to detailed documentation and reporting.