Lab Automation Engineer
Koch Industries
Lab Automation Engineer
Koch Industries
Private conglomerate in energy and materials
Join Our GRTS Team
We are currently seeking a talented System Developer to join our in-house GRTS staff. This full-time position is based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. If you are passionate about technology and looking to accelerate your career, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
In this role, you will oversee and perform standard tests, analysis, and evaluations on Molex products. Your responsibilities will include developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems, and designing control systems that manage temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced process and electromechanical systems.
·Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
·Design control systems that include temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced processes and electromechanical systems.
·Develop and maintain fundamental software knowledge, particularly in LabVIEW, .NET, C#, C++, and VB.
·Create accurate and easy-to-read schematics and drawings.
·Troubleshoot hardware issues affecting the functionality of automated test systems.
·Write, upgrade, troubleshoot, and fix test software in LabVIEW, .NET, and VB.
·Collaborating with global partners and providing support worldwide, specifically in the North America region.
·Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively use approved AI tools to improve development efficiency, reduce repetitive work, and support faster problem-solving.
·Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
·3+ years of experience in reliability testing system development.
·Proven experience with LabVIEW, .NET, and C++
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Ability to create detailed schematics and drawings.
·Excellent troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues.
·Good communication and teamwork skills.
·PLC programming knowledge and experience.
·Robotic programming skills.
·Mechanical and PCB design knowledge.
·Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
·Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and products.
·Grow your career in a supportive environment.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Private conglomerate in energy and materials
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
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