Senior Controls Engineer - Lead Automation & Mentoring

Mission Design & Automation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Company events

Job summary

Mission Design & Automation in Michigan is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for automated equipment. You’ll mentor junior engineers and guide projects from concept through startup.

You’ll collaborate across departments, help with quotes, ensure on-schedule delivery, and validate machine changes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, electrical/pneumatic design, HMI, PLC, and robots.

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 leadership.
• Demonstrated skill in machine de-bug.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Approximately 25% travel, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for 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

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Machine debugging

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

HMI/PLC/Robots

Electrical design

Pneumatic design

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Design & Automation in Michigan is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for automated equipment. You’ll mentor junior engineers and guide projects from concept through startup.

You’ll collaborate across departments, help with quotes, ensure on-schedule delivery, and validate machine changes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, electrical/pneumatic design, HMI, PLC, and robots.