Senior Automation Controls Engineer

JMP Solutions - Canada; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and assemble custom robotic automation systems. You will work on electrical design, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and networking, coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams to deliver robust solutions.

Travel within US and Canada is expected to support local clients. The role requires strong PLC proficiency, motion control experience, and a degree in Electrical or related field.

Qualifications

• Mastery of PLC programming.
• Experience with motion control, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Systems Design, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, documentation, programming of custom robotic automation systems.
• Develop electrical design and control system concepts and layouts.
• Create functional requirements and sequence of operation documents.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical engineers to optimize designs.
• Debug and commission machines, ensuring conformity to Convergix standards.
• Provide status updates to clients and project managers.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Servo drives

VFDs

Electrical design

Team leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI/SCADA tools

Job description

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and assemble custom robotic automation systems. You will work on electrical design, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and networking, coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams to deliver robust solutions.

Travel within US and Canada is expected to support local clients. The role requires strong PLC proficiency, motion control experience, and a degree in Electrical or related field.