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Controls Engineer

$97k

Canadian Executive Search Group Inc

CES/AWS is looking for a Controls Engineer

Lansing, MI

$97,000 Annually

Direct Hire | Full-Time

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!


Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to supervise, manage, and maintain controls on existing and new manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems ranging from high-voltage AC to low-voltage DC circuits.
  • Develop and implement controls solutions for integrated manufacturing cells, including:
    • Die casting equipment
    • Industrial robots
    • Cooling systems
    • Trim equipment
    • Conveyors
    • Machine vision systems
  • Develop controls solutions for secondary manufacturing equipment.
  • Specify and support new manufacturing equipment installations.
  • Develop and maintain equipment documentation and reporting systems.
  • Provide technical support and leadership to production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
  • Research and implement new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special engineering projects.
  • Assist with spare parts planning and equipment sourcing recommendations.
Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Skilled Trade Certification (Industrial Electrician or Millwright) preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Required Experience

  • Allen-Bradley PLC programming and ladder logic.
  • Machine controls design and troubleshooting.
  • Experience commissioning and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Hands-on electrical troubleshooting in a production environment.
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation systems.
Preferred Experience

  • Robotic programming and controls.
  • Project management.
  • AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, or similar drafting software.
  • Machine vision systems.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project/Timeline).

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