Walker Area Controls Engineer - PLC & HMI Expert

The Pivot Group Careers

Walker (MI)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 123,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Walker, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation initiatives near Kent County. The role focuses on PLC programming, process control, and integration of safety interlocks on production equipment.

Candidates will test systems, troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to drive continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs are

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • Hands-on PLC programming experience with industrial controllers.
  • Experience supporting controls in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of HMI/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

  • Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
  • Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
  • Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
  • Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
  • Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.
  • Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
  • Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
  • Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA
Troubleshooting
Electrical schematics
Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Ethernet/IP
HMI development tools

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Walker, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation initiatives near Kent County. The role focuses on PLC programming, process control, and integration of safety interlocks on production equipment.

Candidates will test systems, troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to drive continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs are

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