Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Mentor Team

missiondesignautomation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Company events and community

Job summary

Mission Design & Automation seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead controls system design, implementation, and documentation for automated equipment. You will mentor entry-level engineers and drive projects from concept through startup, coordinating with multiple departments.

You’ll contribute to quotes, ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while meeting internal and external specifications. Travel ~25% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, electrical and pneumatic design, Microsoft Office, and other program/design systems including HMI, PLC, and robots.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff.
• Work as part of a team or independently with direction from Controls Engineer Manager or Senior Lead Controls Engineer.
• Demonstrated skill in machine de-bug.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Approximately 25% travel, including both domestic and international travel, is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for various types of automated equipment
• Mentor, coach, and train entry level Controls Engineers
• Communicate with all departments on project progress and status
• Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material cost
• Ensure projects are completed within quoted scope of work, timing, and budget
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision
• Ensure equipment design and program meet internal and external specifications
• Coordinate machine de-bug, power up, and validation with project team members
• Document and communicate machine changes and issues

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Pneumatic design

HMI

PLC

Robots

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Travel ~25%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design tools

HMI

PLC programming

Robotics

Job description

Mission Design & Automation seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead controls system design, implementation, and documentation for automated equipment. You will mentor entry-level engineers and drive projects from concept through startup, coordinating with multiple departments.

You’ll contribute to quotes, ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while meeting internal and external specifications. Travel ~25% domestically and internationally is expected.