Controls Engineer

Who We Want:

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems.

What You’ll Do:

• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.


• Lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.


• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 12pm-9pm M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView plus platforms.


• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,


• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.


• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.


• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills


• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)


• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)


• Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.


• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.


• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.


• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of internal and external customers.


• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.


• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.


• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.


• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.