Controls Engineer

Role summary / purpose

This role is for a Controls Engineer supporting the development and build of a final assembly cell. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role - the ideal candidate is self-sufficient navigating Siemens PLCs, comfortable taking direction from a project lead, and able to pick up tasks and run with them independently while working alongside a team of engineers.

Machine/System Scope

• Siemens PLC and servos
• Ignition HMI
• Pneumatic motions
• Bosch pallet conveyor
• Estic torque drivers
• Customer MES transactions

Key responsibilities

• Program and debug the assembly cell at a facility in Holland, MI
• Support installation and commissioning at the customer facility in Tallahassee, FL
• Work hands-on with Siemens PLCs, servos, and pneumatics to troubleshoot and debug equipment during build
• Take direction from the project lead while managing assigned tasks independently
• Collaborate closely with a team of other engineers through the build and debug phases
• Support install and startup activities onsite in Florida

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5-7 years of controls engineering experience
• 3+ years hands-on Siemens PLC experience (required)

Required skills

• Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Comfortable working independently while taking direction from a lead
• Strong team collaboration skills - this role works closely with a group of engineers, not solo

Employment details - type, location, hours

• 100% onsite in Holland, MI during programming/debug phase
• Standard hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 45-50 hrs/week to start, ramping to ~60 hrs/week during install
• Florida install tentatively mid-January - end of February, on a 2 weeks on / 1 week home rotation
• Initial contract through the end of February 2027, pending extension for second project

Growth & development opportunities

• Potential for extension: a second, identical machine is planned after the first, contingent on this build's progress

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