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Senior Controls Technician

Grand Rapids, MI, United States💼 Full-time💰 $36–$36🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Field-based Controls Technician performing engineering audits, commissioning support, and pre-commissioning activities for industrial automation projects.

Role type

Senior Controls Technician (Field IC)

Builds

Industrial automation control systems and infrastructure

Domain

Industrial Automation / Manufacturing / Logistics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrical and controls system auditing, Legacy and distributed controls architecture assessment, Ethernet/Asi/CAN/Profibus/Profinet network verification, Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting, Bihl and Wiedermann software tools (ASi Controls Tools, ASIMON), brownfield project experience, electrical schematic interpretation, controls power distribution analysis, safety systems knowledge (NFPA79, UL)

Preferred skills

Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering degree, 3-5 years experience, independent field work capability

Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLC, Bihl and Wiedermann, Hirschman Hi-vision, Ethernet switches, Profibus, Profinet, CAN

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive electrical and controls system audits at customer sites, Assess and document Legacy and distributed controls architectures, Verify proper configs and performance of Ethernet-based industrial networks, Support commissioning and pre-commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical installation teams, Interface directly with customers to clarify requirements and support follow-up actions, Prepare clear, detailed technical documentation and audit reports

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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