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Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$95,491 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Controls Engineer Job Description This Controls Engineer will be supporting a mid size material handling company just north of GR. You will own the controls portion of projects from cradle to grave, with a strong focus on PLC programming and development. Primarily PLC software focused- can work in schematics design if desired Position is open due to significant influx of work
- need to add another engineer to the team Great work culture Family first environment with respect for work life balance Flexible in/out times Flexible schedule WFH as needed
Travel:
30-50% max All travel scheduled well head of time, with all expenses booked and paid for Typical travel 3-5 days at a time 10 days would be max you'd ever be gone Primarily US travel, log time as soon as you hit the road Daily per diem Responsibilities Lead the controls portion of material handling projects from cradle to grave Develop and create PLC programs from scratch in Allen Bradley Read, edit, and redline AutoCAD Electrical schematics Program industrial robots, focusing on either palletizing (Fanuc, Kuka is what they use) Work within an ERP system to manage data, documentation, and workflow Travel to customer sites approximately 30-50% of the time to support integration and startup Communication and collaboration with customers Perform PLC and HMI troubleshooting, including diagnosing control system issues Document all controls-related work, including code changes, schematic updates, and configuration details Contribute to continuous improvement efforts Essential Skills 5+ years of experience in controls engineering PLC programming from scratch (Allen Bradley) Read/edit electrical schematic prints Robotics programming (Fanuc or Kuka) Customer interface experience Work Environment HQ is modern, up-to-date headquarters facility featuring ample natural light, collaboration spaces, and a recently updated office environment north of GR. The shop floor is very clean and temperature-controlled, with large doors that can open to bring in fresh air while maintaining comfortable working conditions. When not traveling, you can expect to split your time between the shop floor and your desk, with slightly more time spent on desk-based programming and design work. You will be part of a larger engineering team led by a forward-thinking leader who is actively implementing positive changes and supporting high-level training opportunities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00- $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,MI.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings