Senior Controls Engineer - Lead & Mentor Automation Projects

Mission Design & Automation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Company events

Job summary

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

This role emphasizes collaboration across departments, reliable automation delivery, and hands-on problem solving. Up to 20% travel to support domestic and international initiatives 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.
• Travel ~20% domestically and internationally.

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 debugging, 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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Project/design systems

Job description

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

This role emphasizes collaboration across departments, reliable automation delivery, and hands-on problem solving. Up to 20% travel to support domestic and international initiatives is expected.