Senior Controls Engineer: Lead High-Impact Automation

Talos Automation

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Talos Automation seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, implementation, and validation of complex automation control systems. This role provides technical leadership through the project lifecycle, from concept to startup, and includes mentoring, standards development, and best-practice promotion.

The project portfolio emphasizes challenging automation, multi-platform controls, and integration of robotics, servo motion, and vision systems.

Qualifications

8+ years of controls engineering experience with ownership of complex automation systems.
BSEE preferred.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, programming, and validation of control systems.
Define control strategies based on mechanical design, customer requirements, and safety standards.
Develop and review electrical and pneumatic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (standard and safety).
Integrate and debug advanced robotic systems, servo motion, and vision systems.
Troubleshoot complex, system-level electrical, pneumatic, and control issues.
Lead machine power-up, debugging, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
Apply and verify machine safety design for electrical and pneumatic systems.
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and design feedback to other engineers.
Identify risks early and communicate solutions clearly to project stakeholders.
Develop, refine, and maintain control system standards and best practices.