Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer - Grand Rapids, Michigan

DISHER is partnering with a leading global manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI to fill their Controls Design Engineer position. This company designs and builds advanced surface preparation equipment and systems for industrial applications. Their products set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation in the markets they serve. They are a growing team that values hard work, creativity, and a positive attitude. They are looking for a creative and strategic Controls Design Engineer to support control system design, equipment development, documentation, and internal engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, bringing fresh ideas to improve system performance and help drive engineering initiatives forward.
What It's Like to Work Here:

Founded with a focus on solving complex industrial challenges through innovative equipment design, this company has grown into a trusted leader in surface preparation technology. The team is dedicated to providing high-quality solutions that deliver effective and efficient results while maintaining a strong commitment to customer support. Every employee plays a key role in upholding the company's commitment to excellence. The work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, encouraging everyone to contribute to the company's mission of delivering outstanding products and services worldwide. As a part of this dynamic and growth-oriented company, you'll be joining a team that is passionate about advancing industrial equipment technology and helping customers achieve their goals with the best solutions available.

What you will get to do:

• Receives/reviews project and product design requirements from Project Engineering.
• Completes concept designs and submits to Project Engineering for approval (Initial Design Review).
• Completes detail design and submits it to Project Engineering for approval and release (Final Design Review). Bill of Materials, Layout and Schematic Drawings; Software Design/Test, Design calculations.
• Completes project/product documentation and submits it to Project Engineering for approval (documentation review).
• Demonstrates integrity in all working relationships.
• Communicates and cooperates with all other departments in the organization.
• Constantly improve personal skills through training.
• Constantly improve the organization by innovating and implementing new ideas.
• Preforms other work-related duties as assigned.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university; or equivalent.
• Good electrical aptitude, familiarity with machine controls and wiring methods.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering standards and techniques.
• Ability to design and read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Computer skills, including CAD, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to write software for PLCs, HMIs, CNCs, Robots, and peripherals.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.