Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer - Muskegon Heights, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with an innovative company in the automotive industry to find a Controls Engineer to join their team. This full-time position will play a critical role working effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers. Preliminarily working with operations, design, quality, purchasing, equipment suppliers, component suppliers and end users to ensure production equipment is manufactured with the highest efficiency and dependability.

This global company was founded nearly 100 years ago and founded in Germany. They operate production and development facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, ensuring proximity to major automotive markets and customers. They are a global supplier of advanced automotive components and systems, specializing in technologies that enhance engine and transmission performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Their product portfolio includes variable valve timing (VVT) systems, transmission control valves (DCT), and solutions for thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Additionally, this company develops components for hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems, supporting the transition to sustainable mobility. If you’re a self‑motivated problem solver passionate about engineering and product development, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

• Using Eplan software design controls systems for automated assembly cells.
• Program PLC’s, HMI’s, data collection and other automation systems. For new equipment as well as manufacturing improvements for existing.
• Ensure safety compliance of the automated system through documented risk assessments.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Stay current with the latest technology and recommend potential improvement upgrades to existing equipment.
• Interface with customer engineering departments to ensure products and processes exceed customer requirements.
• Write and make changes in machine control programs to develop improved equipment operations meeting production and quality objectives.
• Work with Product Engineering in designing products and systems utilizing continuous improvement methods and design for manufacturability.

• Extensive PLC experience (Siemens / Allen Bradley)
• Experience with Cognex/Keyence/Lab View programming.
• Expertise with Fanuc/Denso Robotics.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering
• 5+ years experience