Controls Engineer - Custom Industrial Automation

Position Overview: Are you a Controls Engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor? Do you want to work on custom automation projects from concept through commissioning rather than being limited to a small piece of the process?

We are a growing industrial automation company that designs and builds custom turnkey automation systems for manufacturers across a variety of industries. We engineer, build, debug, and ship complete automation solutions from our Saginaw, Michigan facility, including robotic assembly systems, material handling equipment, testing systems, vision inspection applications, and lean manufacturing solutions.

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the development of innovative automation systems from initial design through customer startup. If this sounds of any interest, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems
• Develop and modify HMI applications
• Configure and integrate industrial networks and automation hardware
• Support robotic and machine vision integrations
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related documentation
• Participate in machine startup, debug, testing, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, machine builders, and customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for installation and startup support

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline
• Experience programming PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems
• Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and motion control systems is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced custom automation environment

Benefits

Salary: $90k-130k/year

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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