Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer Job Description

This role offers an experienced Controls Engineer the opportunity to join a growing machine builder and contribute immediately to active automation projects. You will work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robotics, support existing systems with minimal guidance, and gradually take ownership of full lifecycle projects from concept through commissioning.

The position involves significant travel to customer sites, where you will install, program, and troubleshoot automated equipment in a fast-paced, collaborative industrial environment.

• Design, implement, and install machine controls and user interfaces for automated equipment
• Edit and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs on projects that are already through the design phase
• Develop, modify, and integrate Fanuc robotics programs, including commissioning
• Diagnose hardware and software issues on automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, and related control components
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to support system installation, wiring, and debugging
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical team members to integrate controls with machine build activities and automated manufacturing systems
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to understand machine operation, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective solutions

Approximately 40% of the role involves travel.

• Half the travel in WMI typically, with ebbs and flows of travel, could go months at a time without traveling
• Maximum of 2 weeks for overnight travel
• All travel expenses paid and booked by company
• $60 per day per diem
• Hourly premium of $6 while traveling

• 5+ years of experience working as a Controls Engineer
• Allen Bradley PLC programming (editing/troubleshooting proficiency)
• Hands‑on experience with Fanuc robotics programming and integration into automated systems
• Ability to work independently on controls projects
• Valid U.S. passport to support domestic and international travel requirements

• PLC programming from scratch – Allen Bradley
• Robotics programming
• Electrical schematics design – AutoCAD Electrical

You will work in an industrial automation environment focused on machine building. Fast paced and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting, system integration, and meeting production efficiency and safety standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $45.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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