Job Description:Controls Engineer | Mason, MISalary Range: $78,000 - $123,000 depending on experience
Are you a skilled 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 building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Mason 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 OpportunityWe collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mason region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.
Key Responsibilities- Designs, develops, and tests control systems and software for manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex control system issues, including hardware and software.
- Implements and optimizes PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and robotic controls.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define control system requirements and specifications.
- Develops and maintains technical documentation for control systems, including schematics and user manuals.
- Participates in the commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
- Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements for control systems.
- Provides technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
Recommended Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff) and HMI/SCADA development.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
- Proven experience with motion control systems, robotics, and vision systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex automation systems.
Bonus Qualifications- Additional certifications or training
Job Titles That Should ApplyControls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, Industrial Controls Engineer, Robotics Controls Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer
Why The Pivot Group NetworkThe 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
Access
Support
Development
Manuals
Instrumentation
Technical Documentation
Interfaces
Operations
Regulatory Requirements
Compliance
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Electrical Engineering
Recruiting
Compensation
Mechanical Engineering
Commissioning
Manufacturing
Specifications
Automation
Programming
Technical Support
Computer Science
Preparation
Software
Documentation
Maintenance
Design
Engineering
Science
Training
Communication
Salary Package:
$ 78,000.00 - 123,000.00 (US Dollar)
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