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Senior Controls Engineer - Vertical Integration

Zeeland, MI, USFull-time$95k–$135k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and support control system solutions to integrate automation across manufacturing teams, primarily alongside CNC equipment, enabling closed-loop feedback for lights-out manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer (Vertical Integration)

Builds

Control system solutions for manufacturing automation and integration

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, motion controllers, torque drivers, vision systems, edge devices, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP), network configuration, mechatronics theory, data analysis, process optimization

Preferred skills

DOE, Six Sigma tools, system commissioning, risk assessment, new technology evaluation

Technologies

PLC, HMI, SCADA, Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, CNC, motion controllers, torque drivers, vision systems

Responsibilities

Design and implement medium to high complexity control systems; Lead medium-sized controls projects including risk assessments; Analyze and solve moderately complex control system issues in production; Create complex controls system documentation; Design and implement moderately complex automation and safety systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC