Allen-Bradley, Automation, Building Commissioning, Commissioning, Control Engineering, Conveyor Systems, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IR (Infrared), Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Motion Control, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Engineering, Servomechanism, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Willing to Travel
Controls Engineer – Final Assembly Cell
Location: Holland, MI (Installation at Customer Facility in Walker, MI)
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Industrial Automation / Machine Tool Manufacturing
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join a build team supporting the development and commissioning of a custom final assembly cell in Holland, MI. This is a hands-on technical role where you will be directly involved in offline programming, system debug, and on-site installation at the customer's facility in Walker, MI. You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team while being self-sufficient in your day-to-day tasks and taking direction from a project lead.
The machine being built consists of Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI, pneumatics, servo gantry and dispense equipment, Keyence vision systems, IR heater control, Fanuc robots, and pallet and tray conveyor systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute offline PLC and robot programs for a custom final assembly cell
- Program and configure Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
- Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robotic systems including TCP setup, path programming, and fault recovery
- Integrate and configure Keyence vision systems within the automation cell
- Support servo gantry motion control programming and tuning
- Debug and validate all systems prior to and during installation
- Travel to and support on-site installation and commissioning at the customer facility in Walker, MI
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues during build and install phases
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams to resolve technical issues
- Participate in daily project meetings and communicate progress and concerns to the project lead
- Maintain accurate documentation throughout the build and commissioning process
Work Schedule
- Standard hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Expect 45–50 hours/week during build phase
- Ramp up to approximately 60 hours/week during installation
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of controls engineering experience in an industrial automation or machine tool environment
- Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI experience(Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View)
- Fanuc Robot experience
- Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while taking direction from a project lead
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working hands-on with PLCs, robotic arms, and automation equipment daily
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Keyence vision system integration
- Servo motion control experience
- Familiarity with pneumatic systems and dispense equipment
- Experience supporting machine builds from offline programming through on-site installation and customer buy-off
- Strong understanding of conveyor systems — pallet and tray configurations
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