Lead Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids

Job DescriptionJob Description

*HAVE TO BE OKAY WITH TRAVEL

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and

qualify control systems.

*will also be required to go to the office in Portage, MI

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in different

platforms.

• Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.

• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.

• Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.

• Serves as a technical contact for customers.

• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.

• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls

• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the

project manager or lead engineer

• Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens

• Designing electrical control cabinets and panels

• Testing the system configuration to verify functions

• Travel to client site for project meetings

• Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in automation

• As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:

o Rockwell Controllogix

o Rockwell PlantPAx

o Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio

o Ignition

o Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.

• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding

• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people

• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related

degree

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time