Senior Automation Engineer (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO package

Safety shoe allowance

Eyewear reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to bridge customer requirements with internal teams, guiding design, development, and delivery of control software solutions. You will set the product vision, manage backlogs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or equivalent, 7–10 years of automation experience, and strong skills in Ignition HMI and Allen‑Bradley/Siemens

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in relevant field.
• 7–10 years in automation/controls in material-handling industry.
• Strong proficiency in HMI (Ignition) and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Excellent communication to translate tech to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates a clear product vision aligned with customer requirements.
• Manages backlogs and prioritizes tasks based on project needs and customer feedback.
• Acts as primary liaison between customer, development and engineering teams.
• Collaborates on software requirements, specifications, and user stories.
• Leads internal showcases and presentations to review progress with stakeholders.
• Conducts and approves testing, including regression tests, to validate software quality.

Skills

HMI development

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Communication

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

The Senior Automation Engineer plays a critical role in connecting customer requirements with internal teams to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of control software solutions for TGW. This position involves setting the product vision, managing product backlogs, and working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that products align with customer expectations and industry standards. The Senior Automation Engineer leads development stages, collaborates with development teams, and performs rigorous testing to ensure the functionality and quality of the final product.

What you’ll be handling

• Develops and communicates a clear product vision that aligns with customer requirements and TGW’s business objectives.
• Manages product backlogs, prioritizing tasks based on project needs and customer feedback.
• Serves as a point of contact for cross-functional teams, acting as the primary liaison between customer, development, and engineering teams.
• Collaborates on software requirements, technical specifications, and user stories with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Leads internal showcases and presentations to review progress with stakeholders.
• Conducts and approves testing, including regression tests, to validate software quality and ensure it meets specifications.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or similar field, ideally within material-handling industry.
• Strong proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI) development (Ignition) and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).
• Thorough knowledge of industrial control systems, automation technologies, and control theory.
• Exceptional communication skills for translating complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in alignment with business goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What you'll receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities.