Controls Engineer

This role is focused on controls engineering projects, including designing, concepting, and quoting new automated equipment for the facility.

About the role

The engineer is responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and development through commissioning, debugging, final runoffs, and project completion. Minimal travel (less than 10%) is required, with flexibility for domestic or international trips as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle, from initial design and development through commissioning, debugging, final runoffs, and project completion.
• Perform electrical design, including panel design, electrical schematics, and overall controls architecture.
• Program PLCs from scratch, including development, troubleshooting, and editing of control logic.
• Troubleshoot and debug equipment to resolve control, electrical, and automation issues efficiently.
• Integrate and support robotics systems, including programming and commissioning FANUC robots.
• Implement and support vision systems and cameras, sensors, and other automation technologies.
• Provide technical support for installed equipment and assist with continuous improvement of automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience (3 years considered for strong candidates).
• Proficiency in PLC programming from scratch, troubleshooting, and editing (Allen-Bradley).
• Robotics programming experience (FANUC or Yaskawa).
• Electrical design experience.

Skills

• Automotive industry experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AI-based vision systems or advanced machine vision technologies.

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite in a modern manufacturing environment in Battle Creek, MI, with a typical schedule of 40–45 hours per week. Occasional weekend work may be required to support project timelines. Hours are flexible between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Limited work-from-home flexibility may be available on a case-by-case basis when project work allows.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.07/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Benefits are subject to change and may require specific elections, plan, or program terms.

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Battle Creek, MI. The position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.