Senior Process Controls Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Process Controls Engineer Grand Rapids Michigan

DISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Senior Process Controls Engineer position. This role is ideal for someone who understands complex continuous-flow process environments and can translate system behavior into stable reliable and scalable control solutions.

What its like to work here:

This small machine design company is committed to reducing waste and improving the planet through transforming underused resources into nutritious profitable materials. They have a strong commitment to their company values: Selflessly Serve Trail-Blaze Direct Honesty Never Settle Work Hard Play Hard. All team members are driven by their desire to serve others and create a more sustainable way of living.

What you will get to do:

Design develop and maintain PLC/HMI programs for continuous-process systems
Integrate flow meters pressure sensors temperature probes valves VFDs and proportional control devices into stable control architectures
Configure and tune PID and advanced feedback loops for optimal performance under varying load pressure and temperature conditions
Design and create full electrical schematics panel layouts field wiring diagrams and bills of material using standard drafting tools
Provide guidance through panel builds electrical assembly device checkout and field wiring verification
Collaborate with mechanical process and electrical engineering to ensure controls logic aligns with physical system behavior
Participate in system commissioning field testing troubleshooting and optimization across customer sites
Generate documentation including control narratives functional specifications IO lists and safety logic
Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with safety regulatory and industry standards

What will make you successful:

Minimum 10 years of professional controls engineering experience
Strong background with PLC/HMI development testing commissioning and troubleshooting
Background in process-driven environments such as brewing food & beverage chemicals wastewater renewable energy or similar (strongly preferred but not strictly required)
Experience designing or tuning control loops PID strategies flow/pressure control proportional actuation thermal or mass-transfer systems
Ability to work through open-ended problems with incomplete requirements and build robust control logic that reflects real-world physics
Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
Being a strong communicator who can simplify technical concepts across disciplines
Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. 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.

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Senior Process Controls Engineer Grand Rapids MichiganDISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Senior Process Controls Engineer position. This role is ideal for someone who understands complex continuous-flow process environments and can tra...