Lead Controls Engineer — Industrial PLC/DCS & Field Expert

EAD Corporations; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Corporations in Kalamazoo, Michigan is looking for a Staff Controls Engineer to lead a controls engineering team across diverse industrial projects. This role will involve designing, programming, and commissioning control systems, requiring 7-10 years of experience in controls engineering and practical skills in PLC and DCS systems.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, technical skills, and effective communication with clients and project teams. EAD offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to build a robust engineering career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7-10 years of controls engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC and/or DCS-based control system design and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and DCS-based control systems.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications.
• Perform field activities including system checkout and commissioning.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure controls scope aligns with project design.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

DCS design

Field troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA programming

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms

Job description

EAD Corporations in Kalamazoo, Michigan is looking for a Staff Controls Engineer to lead a controls engineering team across diverse industrial projects. This role will involve designing, programming, and commissioning control systems, requiring 7-10 years of experience in controls engineering and practical skills in PLC and DCS systems.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, technical skills, and effective communication with clients and project teams. EAD offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to build a robust engineering career.