Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with PPO plan

401k with company match

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of automation projects in Wyoming, MI. You will design, program, and commission control systems, integrating robotics and vision with PLC/HMI architectures.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of automation experience. Travel up to 15% is expected, with strong troubleshooting and teamwork emphasis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years designing, building, and programming custom automation systems.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, and RIA TR R15.06.
• Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms required; others preferred.
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency required; travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop control software architectures using PLCs and HMI to support complex machines.
• Integrate robotics, vision, drives, and servo applications into control logic.
• Design electrical schematics and BOMs with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop robot paths and offline programming for deployment.
• Lead system integration, start-up, and on-site commissioning.
• Provide training, handover docs, and safety validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Software architecture

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Eng/Automation/Mech or related field

5+ years direct industrial automation experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Robot brands (FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa/KUKA) experience

Job description

Calqulate is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of automation projects in Wyoming, MI. You will design, program, and commission control systems, integrating robotics and vision with PLC/HMI architectures.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of automation experience. Travel up to 15% is expected, with strong troubleshooting and teamwork emphasis.