Senior Control Engineer

Rise Technical; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Controls Engineer to work on custom machinery and cutting-edge automation projects. The role involves PLC programming, debugging, and hands-on machine work, offering a unique opportunity in a growing automation business.

With a focus on advanced automation systems within automotive manufacturing, the company provides a collaborative environment and invests in the latest technology. This position promises plenty of overtime and long-term career progression into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experience within automation or custom machinery.
• Comfortable debugging and developing systems from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle controls engineering role.
• PLC programming, debugging, commissioning, and machine support.
• Working with brand new custom automation machinery.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

Debugging skills

Custom machinery experience

Job description

$35/hr - $45/hr + Overtime (OTE $100k+) + Progression to Leadership + Brand New Machinery + Custom Projects

Are you a Controls Engineer with experience in automation and PLC programming, looking to work on highly customized machinery and cutting‑edge automation projects?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing automation business where you’ll work on the complete timeline of custom machinery projects from design through build, install, and commissioning. The company has a small team feel, invests heavily into new technology and equipment, and can offer plenty of overtime to significantly boost earnings.

The company specializes in advanced automation systems and custom machinery, mainly within automotive manufacturing. They design, build, ship, and install bespoke equipment for customers across a range of manufacturing environments.

In this role you’ll split your time between controls design and hands‑on machine work. You’ll be involved with hardware design, PLC programming, debugging, commissioning, and supporting machinery on the shop floor.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer with automation experience looking for technically interesting work, lots of overtime, and long‑term progression into project management or leadership.

The Role

• Full lifecycle controls engineering role
• PLC programming, debugging, commissioning, and machine support
• Working with brand new custom automation machinery
• Mix of desk‑based design and hands‑on shop floor work

The Candidate

• Experience within automation or custom machinery
• Comfortable debugging and developing systems from scratch