Senior Controls Engineer - Automation & Onsite Startup

Genie Matthews and Associates; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Wyoming, MI to own the full lifecycle of custom automation projects. You will design and program PLC/HMI architectures, integrate robotics and networked control systems, and travel up to 15% for on-site integration and commissioning. Strong Rockwell/ACED experience and AutoCAD Electrical are essential.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Electrical/Electrical Automation or equivalent, 5+ years in automation, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years designing and programming custom automation systems.
• Experience with NEC/NFPA 79 and RIA TR R15.06.
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View) required.
• AutoCAD Electrical competency.
• Robotics exposure (FANUC/ABB/KUKA) preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC/HMI architectures for machine control.
• Integrate robotics, vision, VFDs, and servos into control logic.
• Configure networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet).
• Create electrical panel schematics and BOMs in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop robot paths and offline programming.
• Lead standards and reusable code libraries.
• Review customer specs to ensure hardware and logic meet requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, and on-site support.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure compliant interfaces.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years automation experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial robotics (FANUC/ABB/KUKA)

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Wyoming, MI to own the full lifecycle of custom automation projects. You will design and program PLC/HMI architectures, integrate robotics and networked control systems, and travel up to 15% for on-site integration and commissioning. Strong Rockwell/ACED experience and AutoCAD Electrical are essential.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Electrical/Electrical Automation or equivalent, 5+ years in automation, and familiarity with