Controls Team Lead – Specialized Engineering (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO package offerings

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to supervise a team in designing and integrating control systems for industrial material-handling solutions. The role involves overseeing team activities, leading the design and development of control systems using PLCs, and ensuring proper functioning of applications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and has over 10 years of experience. TGW offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling or industrial environment.
• Robust knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems.
• Ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team to design and integrate control systems.
• Leads design and commissioning of control systems using PLCs.
• Writes and debugs Controls applications.

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC programming

Leadership

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Senior Controls Engineer supervises a team to design and integrate controls systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. This position works closely with the other Controls Team Leads and reports to the Manager of Controls Commissioning.

What you’ll be handling

• Guides team and performs supervisory tasks including scheduling, review and approval of timecards, time-off requests, expense reports, and performance management activities (with support of manager).
• Leads the design, development, and commissioning of control systems using PLCs to meet project requirements.
• Writes and debugs Controls applications to ensure proper functioning of control systems.
• Create Descriptions of Operations for material handling solutions based on customer requirements.
• Manages integration of prototype solutions and creates handover documentation to transition knowledge to Controls Commissioning Engineers.
• Provides support for installed systems, performing preventative maintenance and implementing system upgrades as required.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of hands‑on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material‑handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.
• Robust knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human‑Machine Interface) systems.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e‑drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Prior experience in formal or informal leadership roles.

What you’ll receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.