Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 75000 - 85000
Posted:
7 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Seeking a recent Electrical Engineering graduate preferably with a BSEE or BSEET degree who training or experience with Programmable Logic Controls. This is a great opportunity to train under senior level controls engineers and advance in a great company. Will also consider a Controls Technician who can troubleshoot and modify PLCs. Must be a US Citizen and / or have a Green Card.
Description for the Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer:
- Communicating with customers to determine specifications choosing electrical controls & components designing programming troubleshooting and testing PLCs and HMIs.
- Programming industrial control hardware hydraulic circuits PLCs HMIs motion controls robotics operator interface terminals and data acquisition equipment.
- Program Allen Bradley RSLogix5000 and Siemens S7 Controls Design.
- Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Electrically and logically interfacing electrical components.
- Assist in solving problems involving process and control systems.
Desired requirements for the Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer:
- Bachelors degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Strong interest in PLC and HMI Programming.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to take direction and learn quickly.
- Excellent interpersonal communication organization and presentation skills.
- Able to travel 25% over night.
Benefits: Medical insurance 401k match vacation pay holiday pay personal days flexibility.
Required Experience:
Junior IC