Sr. Control Engineer in Grand Rapids
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Technical Training Specialist – Electrical & Controls Trainer/Sr. Control Engineer
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Location: Remote (On-site; up to 80% travel in USA)
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Position Summary
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As a Senior Technical Training Specialist / Electrical & Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality, hands-on training programs to both internal teams and external customer stakeholders. In this role, you will lead training on field-level advanced controls designed for controls personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility automation and material handling systems. Utilizing interactive hands-on drills on a System-in-a-Box running at 120 VAC, you will provide trainees with safe, real-world troubleshooting experience across complex scenarios.
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Key Responsibilities
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Training Delivery & Facilitation:
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- Deliver comprehensive training programs covering operations, mechanical/controls maintenance, specialized equipment, software, and custom customer solutions.
- Facilitate hands-on troubleshooting exercises on System-in-a-Box setups running at 120 VAC.
- Teach participants how automation components manage product flow through complex distribution systems.
- Instruct trainees on safely backing up, restoring, troubleshooting, and replacing PLC systems, VFDs, communications devices, and fieldbus/sorter systems.
- Explain the configuration and operational use of specialized controls for modular and accumulation conveyor systems.
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Curriculum & Materials Development:
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- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist in creating student guides, manuals, and instructional materials for traditional classroom settings and digital learning platforms.
- Adapt quickly to evolving curriculum requirements, software updates, and new equipment integrations.
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Technical Expertise & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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- Articulate how customer-specific automation solutions integrate into larger material handling and distribution facility operations.
- Continuously expand knowledge of company products and advanced automation platforms to assume elevated responsibilities over time.
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Key Qualifications & Skills
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Core Technical Expertise:
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- Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (MUST HAVE)
- Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, S7-1200)
- High proficiency with PLCs, industrial controls, fieldbus networks, VFDs, and system diagnostics.
- Ability to read, interpret, and teach industrial mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control layouts, and design specifications.
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Training & Field Experience:
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- 10+ years of total experience in Controls Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in commissioning large-scale automated warehouse or material handling systems.
- 5+ years of experience delivering technical training on customized products and controls systems.
- Familiarity with mechanical disciplines, machine diagnostics, and electromechanical repair.
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Soft Skills & Professional Traits:
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- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong public speaking and facilitation capabilities.
- Strong detail with a passion for teaching, coaching, and helping others learn.
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Education Requirements
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Travel: Up to 80% travel required.
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Physical Capability:
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- Ability to navigate distribution centers and manufacturing plants, including climbing ladders and navigating multi-story steel stairways.
- Capability to stand, walk, and navigate concrete surfaces for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of tools/equipment.
- Proficiency in using small hand tools.
- Comfort working in varying environmental conditions (ranging from cold storage/freezer environments to elevated temperature areas near moving machinery).
- Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and facility safety protocols.
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