Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation, 30% Travel

Control System Integrators; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee the engineering and design of electrical control systems for various manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 8 years of experience in control systems engineering, particularly in the automotive sector. Key responsibilities include control system design, PLC programming, and providing technical support. Willingness to travel up to 30% is necessary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience as Controls or Automation Engineer.
• 5+ years’ experience in control systems engineering and design in automotive setting.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Perform control system engineering and design using standardized methods.
• Detailing and design of electrical control panels.
• Writing and editing PLC software and performing startup and debug.

Skills

Control system engineering and design

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix)

HMI software

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or similar

Tools

ControlLogix

CNC hardware/software

Servo drive hardware/software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee the engineering and design of electrical control systems for various manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 8 years of experience in control systems engineering, particularly in the automotive sector. Key responsibilities include control system design, PLC programming, and providing technical support. Willingness to travel up to 30% is necessary.