Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionControls EngineerCraft Automation | Kalamazoo, MI (On-Site) | Full-TimeCraft Automation, a UL508A-certified industrial automation and control panel fabrication company based in Kalamazoo, MI, is hiring a Controls Engineer to join our engineering and product development team. We design and build automated processing systems for food, beverage, brewing, distilling, milling, material handling, and wastewater treatment clients — combining custom system integration with Craft’s own signature product line.You’ll work hands-on with PLC and HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, IDEC, and Ignition SCADA), partner with our sales and production teams on new project scope, and support commissioning in the field. This is an on-site role based at our Kalamazoo headquarters, with light travel for startups, commissioning, and client visits.What You'll DoPartner with management, sales, and prospective clients to scope new automation projects.Design and develop process automation schemas for individual clients using new and existing equipment.Build proposals outlining automation solutions and cost estimates to meet client needs.Write PLC and HMI program code for Allen-Bradley, Ignition, IDEC, and other control platforms.Travel to client sites to support production and installation teams during system startup.Provide remote debugging, troubleshooting, and help-desk support for existing customer installations.Lead controls strategy through innovative custom programming and efficient standard process control.Travel up to 25% for commissioning, conferences, and sales visits.What You'll BringAbility to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.Experience designing and programming control schema from process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.Ability to write PLC and HMI software from scratch or using existing Craft source code.Working knowledge of VFDs, sensors, and motion control components.Strong communication skills and a professional manner when working directly with clients.Experience & Qualifications5+ years of experience in process automation and controls engineering.Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.5+ years programming in one or more of our core industries.Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally without direct supervision.Experience with IDEC, Allen-Bradley, and/or Ignition control platforms is a plus.Nice to HaveFamiliarity with AutoCAD LT.Knowledge of processes within our core industries (food, beverage, distilling, milling, wastewater).Software development experience in Ignition or other programming languages.UL508A MTR certification and/or related experience.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation commensurate with experience: $80,000–$150,000 with additional bonus structures401(k) and health benefits availableApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.