Senior Controls Engineer

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profile Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client an innovation-driven manufacturing company committed to quality continuous improvement and employee development is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their team and drive the development and optimization of advanced industrial automation this role you will design implement and enhance control solutions that keep operations running efficiently and safely. Youll be a key player in projects that improve system performance reliability and overall production outcomes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging automation projects troubleshoot complex systems and work alongside cross-functional teams in a collaborative innovation-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop modify and maintain control system schematics technical diagrams and automation logic

  • Lead projects involving the deployment and upgrade of control systems from planning through execution

  • Program and configure PLCs HMI interfaces SCADA systems and other automation technologies

  • Enhance system performance and operational efficiency through algorithm optimization and fine-tuning

  • Upgrade existing systems to meet changing production needs and business requirements

  • Troubleshoot complex automation and instrumentation issues and implement solutions

  • Conduct system testing validation and preventative maintenance routines

  • Review and analyze operational data to pinpoint performance gaps and propose improvements

  • Keep accurate and organized records of system configurations documentation and changes

  • Provide guidance training and technical support to team members to ensure knowledge transfer



Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 4 years of experience in industrial control system design installation and maintenance.

  • Proficiency in PLC HMI and SCADA programming and configuration.

  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools

  • Experience with industrial networking protocols.

  • Solid understanding of control theory electrical systems and automation technologies.

  • Skilled in ladder logic structured text and HMI development.

  • Strong problem-solving organizational and analytical skills.

  • Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred

  • Professional certifications such as CAP ISA or PMP are a plus

  • Proven ability to lead projects from concept through completion

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience mentoring and coordinating cross-functional teams

  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety accuracy and quality



Benefits

This is a direct hire role with our client a very competitive benefits package is offered. A complete overview of the benefits will be provided directly by them.


Required Skills:

Degree in Electrical Mechanical or Automation Engineering. 25 years of experience in factory automation robotics or controls design. Familiarity with programming platforms such as Rockwell Siemens or Beckhoff. Knowledge of vision systems robotics integration or MES systems a plus. Skills: PLC Programming HMI Development SCADA Systems Industrial Automation System Integration Allen-Bradley Siemens TIA Portal EtherNet/IP Motion Control Robotics Integration Electrical Design Troubleshooting Manufacturing Automation. Note: This role represents a general talent profile YETiSEARCH recruits for not a specific opening.


Required Education:

Bachelors in Electrical Mechanical or Controls & Automation Engineering

Our client an innovation-driven manufacturing company committed to quality continuous improvement and employee development is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their team and drive the development and optimization of advanced industrial automation this role you will design implement and ...
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