Senior Controls Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Bridgman, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and build custom robotic automation systems for diverse industries.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams, develop robust control architectures, and deliver reliable solutions while traveling to client sites as needed. This role requires strong electrical design and PLC skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to translate requirements into hardware and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Strong PLC programming mastery and automation design experience.
• Experience with motion control, servo drives, and vision systems.
• Willingness to travel within US and Canada.
• Ability to troubleshoot remotely and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Design and document custom robotic automation systems.
• Program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams.
• Support field service and customer meetings.
• Provide status updates and test/debug equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Servo drives

Vision systems

WES/WMS/WCS

Electrical design

Travel ability

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Bridgman, MI

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

Bridgman, MI

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, programming, and the building of custom robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. This position reports to Controls Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Engineer will work on various stages of automation and control projects including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
• Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
• Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs
• Assist electricians in debugging machine wiring
• Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using Convergix base templates and programming standards
• Debug powered on machines to verify mechanical and programming functionality meets customer’s requirements and Convergix’s standards of quality.
• Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise

Qualifications And Experience

• A go-to resource for other PLC programmers
• The ability to take charge of a situation, find the proper solution and lead a team to its execution
• Mastery of PLC programming.
• Experience with motion control, servo drives, and VFDs.
• A detailed understanding of connecting with and utilizing vision systems, laser systems, MES systems, or Warehouse Systems (WES, WMS, or WCS)
• Desire and ability to help others troubleshoot remotely exercising patience and understanding.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Engineers at CGX should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Engineering graduate in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Systems Design, or equivalent experience/technical degree
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.