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Controls & Automation Engineer


Job Location:

Holland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Controls & Automation Engineer you have the opportunity to work for many great companies throughout West Michigan. If you are looking for a highly skilled close-knit team that enjoys diverse projects maintains a healthy work-life balance and is led by compassionate servant-minded leadership look no further than the Controls Division of Hoekstra Electrical Services.

At Hoekstra we work reasonable hours that allow our employees to enjoy both professional success and personal fulfillment.

For more than 20 years Hoekstra Electrical Services has built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical controls and automation solutions across a wide range of industries including:

  • Agricultural
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Renewable Energy
  • Residential

Our customers trust us because we do what we say we will do with integrity excellence and professionalism. Our employees are honest hardworking dependable and genuinely care about serving others.

Why Join Hoekstra

In addition to feeling valued heard and supported our Controls & Automation Engineers enjoy:

Growth & Development

  • Significant growth opportunities
  • Exposure to diverse automation and controls projects
  • Ongoing learning and technical development

Competitive Benefits

  • Medical Insurance (Day One)
  • Dental Insurance (Day One)
  • Vision Insurance (Day One)
  • In-house health clinic
  • 401(k) with 4% Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing
  • Vehicle Stipend
  • Paid Mission Trips


What Youll Do

As a Controls & Automation Engineer your responsibilities will include:

  • Primarily local work with approximately 10% travel mostly within the continental United States
  • PLC and HMI programming utilizing platforms such as:
    • Allen-Bradley
    • Siemens
    • GE/Emerson
    • Keyence
    • Ignition
    • Other industry-leading systems
  • Robot programming utilizing platforms such as:
    • Fanuc
    • ABB
    • Yaskawa
    • Other robotic systems
  • Electrical controls design using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Service calls including system installation modification startup troubleshooting and support


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming skills
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities
  • Hands-on experience wiring motors sensors and industrial control components
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

  • Experience with robot programming
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience
  • Technical training in automation controls robotics or related fields


Equal Employment Opportunity

Hoekstra Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Hoekstra Electrical Services serves west Michigan with quality electrical services. Commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional electric work.

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