Automation Controls Engineer II; Rockwell/Siemens
Job in
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, 48837, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Sinto America, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Grand Ledge
Day in the Life
A day in the life in Grand Ledge, MI. You start by reviewing AutoCAD Electrical drawings you created for a new cell—wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O lists are all dialed in. By midday, you’re building PLC logic in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, then tuning HMI screens to make operators’ lives easier. Afternoon brings hardware integration: sensors, VFDs, servo axes, vision, and safety circuits come together.
On commissioning weeks (about a quarter of your year), you’re at a plant leading debug, proving throughput, and guiding site acceptance. As projects wrap, you author clear Operator and Maintenance manuals so customers hit the ground running.
- End-to-end automation delivery: concept, design, programming, commissioning, and handoff.
- Electrical controls design: schematics, panel layouts, and I/O wiring packages with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit design to support machine functions.
- PLC/HMI development in Rockwell (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal).
- Component selection and integration: sensors, VFDs, servo motors, vision systems, and safety devices.
- Commissioning and debugging at our plant and customer sites (~25% travel).
- Small-to-medium project management: schedules, budgets, and milestone delivery.
- Creation of comprehensive Operator and Maintenance documentation.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
- Expertise with Rockwell Automation or Siemens controls environments.
- Safety PLC programming with familiarity in ISO 13849.
- Industrial networking:
Ether Net/IP, Modbus, and Link-IO. - Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems using solid math and engineering fundamentals.
- Robotics integration: FANUC, ABB, or KUKA.
- Experience with Mitsubishi GX Works.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts and data connectivity.
- Comfortable around machinery, electrical systems, and moderate noise.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Travel up to ~25% annually.
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Electrical Schematics
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Industrial Robot Programming
- Electrical Installation
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- PLC Programming Experience
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Siemens NX, NX CAD (Siemens))
- Vision System
- Servo Motors
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with generous company match and profit sharing
- Company-paid life insurance, disability, and AD&D
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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