In-Office Controls Engineer - Electrical & Projects Lead

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our in-office team in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on developing and standardizing control systems across a range of equipment, leading electrical scopes, and coordinating with vendors to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, proficiency in controls and ladder logic, and the ability to communicate complex analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in controls and ladder logic development/maintenance.
• Ability to provide clear and detailed information to the team about project analysis and design.
• Licensed Electrician preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Financial literacy.
• Must be able to work in the office.
• Must be able to lift 75 lb.

Responsibilities

• Capital project execution.
• Electrical system continuous improvement and R&D.
• Controls development of electrical team and apprentices.
• Standardization of controls logic and component hardware.
• Project management.
• Budget estimating.
• Schedule and budget compliance.
• Vendor and subcontractor purchase order and terms management.
• Support controls, automation, or system troubleshooting of PADNOS equipment.
• Oversight of electrical scope of large-scale system improvements, electrical R&D, and new installations.
• Own electrical portion of project scope definition, budget creation, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with PADNOS team and subcontract suppliers/vendors to execute projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Controls engineering

Ladder logic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our in-office team in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on developing and standardizing control systems across a range of equipment, leading electrical scopes, and coordinating with vendors to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, proficiency in controls and ladder logic, and the ability to communicate complex analyses.