Controls Engineer St. Johns Area

Controls Engineer St. Johns MI

Salary Range: $79000 - $124000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for automation PLC programming and process control The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in St. Johns seeking experienced Controls Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in St. Johns that are adding Controls Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Design program and implement PLC and HMI solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve complex control system failures and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics control documentation and programming standards.
• Lead the integration testing and commissioning of new automation equipment and system upgrades.
• Ensure control systems comply with safety standards (e.g. OSHA ANSI) and company policies.
• Optimize existing control systems to improve production efficiency quality and uptime.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production teams on automation systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (e.g. Rockwell Studio 5000 Siemens TIA Portal) and troubleshooting.
• Experience in designing and developing HMI/SCADA applications (e.g. FactoryTalk View Wonderware Ignition).
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus TCP/IP).
• Ability to read interpret and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control panel wiring.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics (e.g. Fanuc KUKA ABB) and/or motion control systems.
• Experience with sensor integration instrumentation and motor control (VFDs servo drives).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robotics programming and integration (e.g. Fanuc Kuka ABB).
• Proficiency with SCADA/MES integration and data historization (e.g. SQL databases).
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with vision systems (e.g. Cognex Keyence) for inspection or guidance.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Engineer Automation Engineer Industrial Controls Engineer Process Controls Engineer PLC Engineer Electrical Controls Engineer Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute Compensation Culture and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your searchmarket insights resume feedback and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.