Controls Engineer - Battle Creek Area

Job Description:

Controls Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for automation, PLC programming, and process control? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Controls Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Programs and troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with new and existing equipment.
• Develops and maintains detailed documentation for control systems, including schematics and software code.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for control system failures.
• Provides technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Stays current with emerging control technologies and industry best practices.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, B&R) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA).
• Experience with robotic systems, vision systems, and motion control.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and implement effective solutions.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Robotics Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Industrial Control Systems Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Automation and Controls Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Robotics
• Access
• Support
• Development
• Instrumentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• ROOT
• Operations
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Electrical Engineering
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Mechanical Engineering
• R
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Programming
• Technical Support
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Training
• Communication


Salary Package:
$ 83,000.00 - 128,000.00 (US Dollar)