Electrical Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer | Custom Automation & Robotics | Grand Rapids, MIOur client is a system integrator building custom automation for aerospace, energy, medical, military and general manufacturing customers. They design, build and commission machines from the ground up, and they stay with every project through final run-off at the customer's site.They're adding an experienced Controls Engineer to a tight-knit engineering team. You'll own custom assembly and automation projects from concept through commissioning and customer run-off.What you'll doDesignWork alongside mechanical, electrical and software engineers to develop control systems for custom robotic machinesDefine control architectures, including selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, PLCs and other hardwareDevelop control logic that meets performance, accuracy and reliability targetsProgrammingProgram and configure PLCs, HMIs and other control devicesTroubleshoot and debug control software to keep systems running smoothlyIntegration and testingIntegrate controls with the mechanical, electrical and software sides of machines built from scratchSupport on-site run-off with customers, validating machines before and after shipmentTest and validate control systems through simulation and real-world testing, covering both function and safetyDocumentationWrite control specifications, wiring diagrams and user manualsProduce technical reports on designs, test results and recommendationsWhat you bringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related fieldHands-on controls experience in machine building or industrial automation, and the ability to contribute right awayPLC and HMI programming skillsRobotics experienceAbility to independently diagnose and solve complex control issuesStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiencesWorking knowledge of safety standards for control systems and industrial automationWhy this teamBuild custom machines from scratch, including robotics, PLCs and HMIs, and follow each one from design to customer run-offWork with experienced engineers on real hands-on problems, not templatesRoom to grow with a company that keeps improving its products and servicesBenefitsOvertime at straight time after 45 hours per weekPTO starting at 80 hours, plus 10 sick daysHealthcare covered 100% (Priority Health)401(k) with a 4.25% company matchDental, vision and life insuranceFull-time, on-site.