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Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation; No C2C or Third party
Job in
Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49002, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation
Shift
: 2nd Shift 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday – Friday; supports 4 x 10hr shift structure plus overtime on Fridays (4:00PM - 10:30PM).
Location
: 100% onsite – Portage, Michigan (49002).
Contract Duration
: 12 month contract with extension potential and internal hire possibilities.
Pay
:
Negotiable up to $58–$63 per hour based on experience.
Work Authorization
:
Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization; no sponsorship transfer.
- Provide technical support and coverage for equipment within the Company’s Medical Plant, focusing on electrical, control, and PLC subsystems.
- Help troubleshoot complex manual, semi‑automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Execute small/medium‑scale manufacturing projects, including machine automation and PLC control projects, capacity planning, part transfers, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Support equipment purchases following established standards for electrical, control, and control system sub‑components.
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, and tool room to resolve line‑down issues and process concerns.
- Program numerical or PLC‑controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing, and manufacturing equipment.
- Assist in validation activities: equipment qualifications, process validations, and production part approval.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred).
- 6+ years of manufacturing controls, software, programming, or electrical engineering experience.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and P&.
- Direct experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of industrial automation applications/software.
- Rockwell Automation software knowledge preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Python
- Qt Designer
- FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, Paint
PRO) - Cognex In‑Sight Explorer & Datamax
- Automation Direct C‑more Programming Software
- Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration)
To be immediately considered, please send an updated resume to .
*** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)***
Job Details- Seniority Level
:
Mid‑Senior level - Employment Type
:
Contract - Job Function
:
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production - Industries
:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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