Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

This position is located in Bridgman, Michigan

Relocation Assistance will be provided for successful candidates

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

Are you a high-octane individual? Are you ready to lead teams that can run through walls? Then we are looking for you. We are looking for a talented individual to lead large projects, leading Jr. programmers in the design of large and small automated systems. This is a challenging position with opportunities for growth.

Here at Convergix, we make the tools that make industry. Our highly innovative team is busy creating tools to help take industry to the next level. Sr. Controls Engineers lead the design, architecture and structure of the program while mentoring Jr. Engineers and solving problems. Our Sr. Controls Engineers are the keys to making multi-million-dollar systems a success.

What would a typical day be like?

• Controls Engineer will work on various stages of automation and control projects including: electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
• Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
• Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs over multiple projects.
• Mentor controls engineers in technical aspects
• Assist others remotely
• Assist in the development of programming estimates
• Deep dive into programming details of controls engineers to troubleshoot issues
• Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using templates and programming standards
• Enforce the use of programming standards and templates
• Debug and commission machines
• Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• A go-to resource for other PLC programmers
• The ability to take charge of a situation, find the proper solution and lead a team to its execution
• Mastery of PLC programming.

• Experience with motion control, servo drives, and VFDs.
• A detailed understanding of connecting with and utilizing vision systems, laser systems, MES systems, or Warehouse Systems (WES, WMS, or WCS)

• Desire and ability to help others troubleshoot remotely exercising patience and understanding.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Engineers at CGX should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Engineering graduate in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Systems Design, or equivalent experience/technical degree

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!)
• Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development
• Hands on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools
• The chance to be part of a globally recognized workplace that consistently develops cutting-edge solutions that set industry standards
• A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 25+ locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.


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What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

Why join the CONVERGIX team?

As a growing company in the industrial technology industry and rooted with strong corporate values, CONVERGIX Automation Solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding at a rapid pace as we continue the path to be a $1 Billion company. CONVERGIX brings a new, holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain. At CONVERGIX, products, technology, experience, support and expertise intersect to empower customers in every industry to reach their full potential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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