Controls Engineer

Position Summary

An Industrial Resources Controls Engineer creates electrical hardware designs for automated machinery, writes PLC programs, and performs startup and debug of new equipment.  The role interfaces with the mechanical designers, machine builders, electricians, and customers.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead design of controls systems: schematics, software, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program PLCs and HMIs to customer specifications integrating sensors, vision, and motion systems.
• Remotely connect to systems in the field to provide program updates, and help troubleshoot problems.
• Define I/O for PLCs and robots.
• Support system startups, debug, commissioning, and customer employee training.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, and guide the company’s technical direction.
• Perform pneumatic/electrical calculations.
• Create and maintain standards and templates.
• Drive project execution: timing, budget, and standards.
• Manage outsourced partners (panel build, controls engineering, robot programming) as needed.

Competencies

• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.  Experience with E-Plan is a plus.
• Experience with 3d modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with ASi and EtherNet/Ip communication protocols.

Who you will work with:

• Business Development (providing input for new project quotes and estimates).
• Mechanical Machine Design
• Project Management
• Machine Build and Fabrication Teams
• Customers and Suppliers

Work Environment

• Collaborative, creative and fast-paced office.
• Close proximity to the machine build floor.
• An Employee culture that welcomes you like family.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 30 pounds repeatedly and to be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with our without reasonable accommodations, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

Shift Hours

1^st Shift, M-F, 40-45 hours/week average, occasional overtime as required.  

Travel:

• Travel will be required (equipment installations).  Travel expected to be 20%-30%, usually in 1-week increments in the continental united states, with possible trips to Canada and Mexico.
• Must be able/willing to fly through the united states.
• Must have or be able to get an US Passport.
• Must be able to enter and work in ITAR facilities in the United States.

Office Location: 2685 Northridge Drive NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Customer Locations:  Major metropolitan areas throughout the USA, with occasional customers in Canada and Mexico.

Reports To:  President

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you will enjoy our benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO days and Paid Holidays, along with 401k with company match, Annual Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, and more!