Senior Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CES/AWS in Lansing, MI seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to supervise and maintain electrical and control systems for existing and new manufacturing equipment. The role supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting high/low voltage controls, implementing automation solutions, and leading technical teams to optimize uptime and throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 10 years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement controls solutions for manufacturing cells and equipment.
• Support production, maintenance, and engineering in continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot downtime and improve productivity across lines.
• Source parts and equipment for projects and upgrades.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Skilled Trade Certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ladder Logic

AutoCAD/CAD

Machine Vision

Job description

CES/AWS in Lansing, MI seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to supervise and maintain electrical and control systems for existing and new manufacturing equipment. The role supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting high/low voltage controls, implementing automation solutions, and leading technical teams to optimize uptime and throughput.