Senior Robotics & Vision Controls Engineer

Staffing Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Staffing Inc. in Grand Rapids seeks a Robotics & Machine Vision Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of automation systems on the production floor.

You will advance vision-guided robotic pick-and-place, implement PLC/HMI logic, and validate changes with QA and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial robotics and machine vision, with CAD experience and a track record in Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control architectures for automated equipment and industrial processes
• Integrate and optimize vision-guided robotic pick-and-place systems, including SCARA platforms
• Program and configure machine vision for detection, alignment, and error-proofing
• Troubleshoot robotic, vision, and control systems to ensure reliability and overall performance
• Create and refine PLC, HMI, VFD, and motion control logic
• Diagnose issues across PLC, PC, NC, and CNC systems
• Partner with engineering peers to complete system validation and hit project deadlines
• Provide technical support for production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams
• Drive process improvements, product lifecycle activities, and quality initiatives in manufacturing
• Resolve equipment and process issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic domains
• Assist with new product launches from quote through production ramp
• Participate in Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement projects
• Work with QA on root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead or support CapEx and automation projects, meeting timelines and budgets

Skills

Industrial robotics

Machine vision

PLC programming

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

Staffing Inc. in Grand Rapids seeks a Robotics & Machine Vision Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of automation systems on the production floor.

You will advance vision-guided robotic pick-and-place, implement PLC/HMI logic, and validate changes with QA and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial robotics and machine vision, with CAD experience and a track record in Lean initiatives.