Controls Engineer

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Balance Technology Inc. (BTI) — a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment — is seeking a sharp-minded, talented, and motivated Mechatronics Technician to join our growing team.

In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with complex automated machinery, integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure performance, precision, and reliability.

• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings
  .
• Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) — Allen‑Bradley, Siemens Step7/TIA Portal.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMIs
  , VFD motor control
  , servo motion control
  , and robot interfaces (ABB, FANUC, EPSON).
• Integrate and maintain safety controllers (Guard Logix, PILZ, Profi Safe) and fieldbus networks (Device Net, Ethernet/IP, Profi Net, Profi Bus).
• Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment for debugging and validation.
• Coordinate machine debug, power‑up, and system validation at BTI and customer sites.
• Install and repair industrial electronic systems and I/O networks for automated control systems.

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Precision Measurement and Test Systems

• Two-year technical degree (Computer, Electronics, or Mechatronics preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant hands‑on experience with industrial or automation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and sound judgment.
• A self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% (domestic and international).

Headquartered near Ann Arbor, Michigan, BTI designs and manufactures custom‑built precision measurement and testing equipment
, including:

• Balancers
• Dimensional Gages
• Custom Test Systems
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

• Electrical wiring: 2 years (Required)
• Mechanical assembly: 2 years (Required)
• Ability to commute to Whitmore Lake, MI (48189)

If you’re a driven technician who enjoys solving complex challenges and working with advanced automation systems, we’d love to hear from you.