Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation; Hybrid​/Remote

CONTROLS ENGINEER

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: none

Employment Status:
Full Time (45 Hours)

Location:

Holland, MI, US (Full Time)

Requisition

M.W. Watermark is a leader, locally and globally, helping everyone protect our planet’s natural resources.

The Controls Engineer is an integral member of the M.W. Watermark engineering team, working to provide innovative, robust, and reliable electrical designs and programming to support both product development and project requirements. M.W. Watermark’s equipment is sold to and installed in a wide variety of industrial applications that require a high degree of reliability both as stand‑alone controls as well as controls that are integrated into site control systems.

The Controls Engineer designs, programs, and commissions automation systems, primarily related to recessed chamber filter presses using AutoCAD Electrical, Rockwell, Siemens and Keyence PLC software. This position will create schematics, develop PLC and HMI programming, and integrate components like light curtains, VFDs, transmitters, sensors, and switches. Key duties include ensuring compliance with customer specifications for both hardware and software, support of customer communication, shop programming and run‑off, and occasional onsite startup as necessary.

• PLC Programming:
  Develop and troubleshoot PLC (typically Rockwell Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA, Keyence) ladder logic, function block using Studio 5000/RSLogix.
• HMI Development:
  Create operator interfaces using Rockwell Factory Talk View, Siemens WinCC, and Keyence VT Studio.
• Electrical Design:
  Design control panels and create electrical schematics (schematics, panel layouts, I/O diagrams) and bills of materials using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.
• Electrical within Skid Limits:
  Integrate Remote I/O (Allen Bradley and Emerson Aventics G3 Fieldbus), VFDs, safety light curtains & area scanners, pressure & level transmitters and proximity sensors.
• System Integration:
  Support the integration of machine control systems into customer distributed control systems, most often Delta
  
  V or Rockwell Plant
  
  PAx.
• Service Support:
  Support service technicians remotely for troubleshooting of equipment in the field. Infrequent travel may be required for complex or highly integrated systems.
• Commissioning/Support:
  Occasionally perform onsite startup, debug, and validation of automated equipment at customer locations.
• Standards:
  Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, IEC 61131 and NFPA standards.
• Promote and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in industrial automation, ideally with Allen‑Bradley Control Logix/Compact Logix systems.
• Software Proficiency:
  Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Rockwell Automation suite, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 500/5000, and Factory Talk View.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read/create electrical schematics, troubleshoot electrical hardware, and work with motors and sensors.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel occasionally is required. Travel is typically infrequent, but certain projects may require advanced programming skills for equipment commissioning and startup.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Business casual attire required. Occasionally work will be done on the production floor which requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe work boots, and hardhats.

This position is based in M.W. Watermark’s Holland office, with approved remote work permitted for specific tasks or occasional flexibility as schedules permit. A high degree of collaboration and hands‑on work is required which cannot be performed remotely.