Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Job Juncture; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness program

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of custom automation and process control systems. The role involves inception through commissioning, with emphasis on electrical design, software architecture, and safety compliance, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of experience in automation, plus proficiency with Rockwell platforms and AutoCAD Electrical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience).
• 5+ years of direct industry experience designing, building, and programming custom industrial automation systems.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 79, and RIA TR R15.06 electrical codes.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View) is required; others preferred.
• Competent in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PLCs and HMI to build machine control software architectures.
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, VFDs, and servo applications into control logic.
• Configure and troubleshoot network interfaces (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet).
• Design electrical panel schematics and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop robot paths and offline programming for floor integration.
• Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and customer training.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Equivalent practical industry experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a Controls Engineer II to lead the full lifecycle of custom automation and process control systems. The role involves inception through commissioning, with emphasis on electrical design, software architecture, and safety compliance, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of experience in automation, plus proficiency with Rockwell platforms and AutoCAD Electrical.