Lead Automation Controls Engineer

Mission-Design-; Holland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Company events and team outings

Access to employee resources and perks

Job summary

Mission Design & Automation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for our automated equipment. You’ll mentor entry level engineers and contribute from concept through startup.

This role offers hands-on, fast-paced work with ownership of projects, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for growth within a team that supports you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience mentoring staff and working in a team.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, HMI, PLC and robotics concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems.
• Mentor and train entry level Controls Engineers.
• Coordinate with other departments on project progress.
• Support quoting by evaluating concepts, hours, and material costs.
• Ensure projects meet scope, timing, and budget.
• Oversee machine de-bug, power up, and validation with the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Pneumatic design

Microsoft Office

HMI

PLC

Robots

Job description

Mission Design & Automation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for our automated equipment. You’ll mentor entry level engineers and contribute from concept through startup.

This role offers hands-on, fast-paced work with ownership of projects, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for growth within a team that supports you.