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Controls Engineer Technician- 3rd Shift

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, USA
Listing for: Founders Brewing Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Electrical Systems Technician

Provide operational expertise and hands-on troubleshooting in the areas of programming, electrical systems and equipment, operational technology, and controls to assist the Brewery Team in the safe and efficient production of World Class Beer in a 24/7 environment. Optimize safe electrical function of all current equipment, to maintain food safe quality production by performing the following duties:

  • Works with Maintenance Management to schedule and perform electrical related preventative maintenance, repairs and optimization.
  • Works with Brewery Teams to maintain, optimize and troubleshoot equipment to fulfill business demands.
  • Supports the growth of the maintenance department to build capability in electrical systems and technology understanding of the maintenance technicians
  • Support the documentation of historical data and work documentation within electronic maintenance work order system
  • Ability to assemble, install, trouble-shoot and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
  • Maintains electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the county, state and federal levels.
  • Performs installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
  • Responsible for observing and following all company and OSHA related safety guidelines and programs
  • Professionally represent Founders at trade related events.
  • Some travel is required.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include:

  • Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, program, integrate and optimize existing systems and PLC's.
  • Industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, PLC's and building wiring, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
  • Proficient in various PLC, HMI and Robotic programming
  • Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting VFD's and tuning PID's
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with ability to support the goals and direction of the brewery maintenance team
  • Ability to read, interpret, and maintain electrical drawings.
  • Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, on call and overtime.

Education and/or

Experience:

  • Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration with significant experience
  • Associates Degree in a related technical field with experience in control systems
  • Experience in beer, beverage, bottling and/or food manufacturing is a bonus

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary Range
  • Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid sabbaticals with tenure
  • Paid parental leave for all employees
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