Senior Controls Project Lead - Industrial Automation

W3Global; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, programming, integration, and commissioning of advanced automation systems. You will drive PLC programming, motion control, robotics, and machine vision, while mentoring junior engineers and serving as the primary technical contact for customers.

The role requires strong Rockwell expertise (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View), FANUC robotics experience, and a proven record of delivering integrated automation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls engineering in industrial automation or custom machinery.
• Ability to independently lead technical aspects of projects.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience with industrial robotics, preferably FANUC.
• Experience with automated assembly systems and machine integration.
• Proven PLC programming, motion control, and system integration expertise.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel and legal work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects from concept through design, build, validation, customer acceptance, and onsite commissioning.
• Define controls architecture and make key technical decisions for assigned projects.
• Design, develop, program, and integrate PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, and HMI/SCADA.
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell platforms, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Integrate and troubleshoot FANUC robotics systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on controls matters.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for performance issues.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies with PMs.
• Contribute to project estimating, concept development, and system architecture.
• Establish controls standards, documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Skills

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

PLC programming

Motion control

Robotics integration

FANUC robotics

Machine vision

HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

2D CAD

Customer-facing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

RobotStudio

ROBOGUIDE

Job description

W3Global is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, programming, integration, and commissioning of advanced automation systems. You will drive PLC programming, motion control, robotics, and machine vision, while mentoring junior engineers and serving as the primary technical contact for customers.

The role requires strong Rockwell expertise (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View), FANUC robotics experience, and a proven record of delivering integrated automation