KERN-LIEBERS

Global manufacturer of smart springs

Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHolland, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field is required.
Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot is required.
Strong knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SAP is required.
Knowledge and experience in PLC programming is required; knowledge of robotic applications is required, with Siemens preferred.
Experience in bending technology or other metal-forming processes is required.
Problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis capability are required.
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis are required.
Strong troubleshooting skills are required.
An electrical background is required.
Training in Germany is required.
Travel is required.
A strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring-manufacturing processes is required.
Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team are required.

Responsibilities

Design tools and support automation projects and production optimization.
Perform CAD design and cost estimation for tooling and machines in close cooperation with engineering and production teams.
Resolve complex technical machine and tool challenges quickly.
Identify cost-saving potential in production and tooling processes and support execution of improvements.
Support the engineering team in validating part requirements and ensuring tooling and machines meet spring specifications.
Develop and optimize spring-production processes in close cooperation with the production team.
Participate in the quality-complaint process and support identification and execution of corrective actions.
Support international subsidiaries, including potential on-site travel.
Monitor and reduce production scrap, downtime, tooling and spare-parts costs, and machine-rate impacts.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of robotic applications using Siemens is preferred.

Controls Engineer

KERN-LIEBERS · Holland, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-18

Workplace: on_site

Description

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP

Responsible for tool design, automatization projects, and production optimization

· CAD Design and cost estimation for tooling and machines in close cooperation with the engineering and production team.

· Ability to resolve complex technical machines and tool challenges quickly

· Responsible for identifying cost saving potential in the production and tooling process and support to execute those.

· Support engineering team to validate part requirements and make sure the tooling and machines will meet the spring specifications

· Spring production process development and optimization, in close cooperation with the production team.

· Be part of the quality complaint process and support with identifying and executing corrective actions.

· Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes

· Supporting our international subsidiaries, potential on site travel

· Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team

· Quality and machine rates, costs of tooling and spare parts, downtime and reduction of production scrap

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field

Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot)

Strong knowledge in CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP

Knowledge and Experience in PLC programming (Required) robotic applications (Siemens preferred)

Experience in bending technology or other metal forming processes

Problem solving skills, root cause analysis

Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis

Strong troubleshooting skills (required)

Electrical background (required)

TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED IN GERMANY

Travel will be required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, STD, LTD

401k matching 4%

PTO

11 Holidays

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About the Company

KERN-LIEBERS

Global manufacturer of smart springs

KERN-LIEBERS designs and manufactures Smart Springs and Smart Parts, which are intelligent, functional components used in mechanical systems to meet high technical specifications and boost performance. The company produces a wide range of springs and parts at over 40 locations worldwide, with a focus on reliability and integration so that each component contributes to the overall functionality of the entire system. It differentiates itself through a long 135-year history, global reach, and a reputation as a market leader in its niche, emphasizing quality and responsibility of every part. The goal is to set standards in the field by delivering dependable, high-quality components that maintain system performance across industries.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Schramberg, Germany
Founded: 2007

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