Automation Controls Electrical Engineer

Location:

Bay City, MI (On-site)

Position Type:
Full-Time (Monday--Friday, 7:00 AM -- 5:00 PM)

Compensation: $72,000 -- $85,000 / year (includes built-in overtime), plus comprehensive benefits

Are you looking to advance your career in industrial automation with an established leader in leak testing automation equipment? We are seeking a collaborative, growth-minded Automation Controls Electrical Engineer to join our team in Bay City, MI. This role offers a unique professional mentorship opportunity: you will work directly alongside an experienced engineer preparing for retirement, giving you months of direct, hands‑on knowledge transfer and system training before fully taking the reins.

Whether you are an ambitious engineering graduate with co‑op experience or an experienced professional looking for your next long‑term home, this position offers the room, resources, and support to grow your technical expertise.

• Design and develop automation control systems, pneumatic layouts, and operator interface panels.
• Select, specify, and integrate electrical, safety, and control components.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, safety elements, and network communications.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Create and update detailed industrial electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Partner with production and technical teams to ensure seamless machine integration and performance.

• Education:
  
  A four‑year degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field is preferred (equivalent practical experience combined with a foundational degree/diploma will also be considered).
• Experience Level: Open to candidates with a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience, OR recent graduates with relevant co‑op/internship experience, as well as mid‑to‑senior engineers looking for a stable transition.
• Core Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Proficiency in drafting and interpreting industrial prints using AutoCAD (utilized for nearly all design work).
• Core Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Familiarity with hardware and software from major PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, GE, or Omron (a foundational understanding with an eagerness to expand skills is welcome).
• Core Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ether Net/IP, PROFINET, IO-Link, PROFIBUS).