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Solution Design Controls Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Estimate controls solutions for convey/sort material handling systems by understanding system design, reading schematics, and interpreting PLC programs.

Role type

Solution Design Controls Engineer (Material Handling)

Builds

Controls solutions for automated material handling systems

Domain

Industrial Automation / Material Handling

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Controls engineering, PLC programming, HMI design, VFD upgrades, industrial networking, project estimation, requirement gathering, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Experience with Dematic Flexsort, serial/ethernet protocols, Microsoft Office proficiency

Technologies

RSLogix, Rockwell Automation, PLC, HMI, VFD, Ethernet, Serial

Responsibilities

Estimate controls solutions for customers, read and comprehend schematics and PLC programs, recommend productivity and cost improvements, perform technical knowledge transfer, resolve semi-complex problems, provide training support for staff, travel to customer locations

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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