Controls Engineer - Walker Area

Job Description:

Controls Engineer | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $122,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for automation, PLC programming, and process control? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Walker seeking experienced Controls Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Walker seeking Controls Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and software issues in production machinery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control narratives, and other technical documentation.
• Implement and optimize vision systems and other sensor technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, robotics, and automation principles.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, Industrial Control Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at ;br>
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
Resume
Offers
TCP/IP
Robotics
Support
Development
Instrumentation
Technical Documentation
Machinery
Compliance
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Electrical Engineering
Recruiting
Compensation
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Automation
Programming
Regulations
Preparation
Software
Documentation
Design
Engineering
Training

Salary Package:
$ 77,000.00 - 122,000.00 (US Dollar)