Disher

Product development, talent, and business consulting

Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering preferred
3+ years experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop
Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio
Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year

Responsibilities

Follow health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO)
Build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members
Communicate across cross-functional groups
Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
Write, implement, and debug PLC software
Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally
Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime – (CBM, Industry 4.0)
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans

Controls Engineer – Comstock Park, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the "World's Most Admired Companies".

What it's like to work here:

Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered, inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams, and fosters collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. If you are passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could be the place for you!

What you will get to do:

Follow health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO).
Build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members.
Communicate across cross-functional groups.
Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support.
Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas.
Write, implement, and debug PLC software.
Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally.
Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime – (CBM, Industry 4.0).
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.

What will make you successful:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering preferred.
3+ years experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras.
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year

About the Company

Disher

Product development, talent, and business consulting

Disher provides product development, talent recruitment, and business consulting services to help large organizations and inventors bring products to market. Its team collaborates with clients to discover, design, engineer, and manufacture products and services, while also sourcing and placing specialized talent and addressing broader business needs. Serving industries such as automotive, office furniture, energy, consumer, agribusiness, industrial, and medical, Disher leverages offices in Michigan and Indiana to support clients locally and nationwide. Its goal is to improve client performance and profitability by turning ideas into market-ready solutions and building teams and processes that sustain growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Zeeland, MI
Founded: 2000

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