Senior Controls Engineer

**Controls Engineer – Final Assembly Cell** **Location:** Holland, MI (Installation at Customer Facility in Walker, MI) **Employment Type:** Contract **Industry:** Industrial Automation / Machine Tool Manufacturing * * * **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join a build team supporting the development and commissioning of a custom final assembly cell in Holland, MI. This is a hands-on technical role where you will be directly involved in offline programming, system debug, and on-site installation at the customer's facility in Walker, MI. You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team while being self-sufficient in your day-to-day tasks and taking direction from a project lead. The machine being built consists of Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI, pneumatics, servo gantry and dispense equipment, Keyence vision systems, IR heater control, Fanuc robots, and pallet and tray conveyor systems. * * * **Responsibilities** - Develop and execute offline PLC and robot programs for a custom final assembly cell - Program and configure Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View - Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robotic systems including TCP setup, path programming, and fault recovery - Integrate and configure Keyence vision systems within the automation cell - Support servo gantry motion control programming and tuning - Debug and validate all systems prior to and during installation - Travel to and support on-site installation and commissioning at the customer facility in Walker, MI - Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues during build and install phases - Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams to resolve technical issues - Participate in daily project meetings and communicate progress and concerns to the project lead - Maintain accurate documentation throughout the build and commissioning process * * * **Work Schedule** - Standard hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - Expect 45–50 hours/week during build phase - Ramp up to approximately 60 hours/week during installation * * * **Required Qualifications** - 3–5 years of controls engineering experience in an industrial automation or machine tool environment - Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI experience(Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View) - Fanuc Robot experience - Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while taking direction from a project lead - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - Comfortable working hands-on with PLCs, robotic arms, and automation equipment daily * * * **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with Keyence vision system integration - Servo motion control experience - Familiarity with pneumatic systems and dispense equipment - Experience supporting machine builds from offline programming through on-site installation and customer buy-off - Strong understanding of conveyor systems — pallet and tray configurations