HS Inc. Automation ยท 1 week ago
Controls Engineer - Level 3
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHS Inc. Automation is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join their automation team, providing technical leadership and hands-on design of advanced machine control systems. This role involves project ownership, team leadership, and direct customer engagement to deliver safe, high-quality automated equipment.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Manage time efficiently and continually improve personal work performance
Prioritize and coordinate competing project demands to meet milestones and deadlines
Promote and apply safety-conscious design and build processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward team members and customers
Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers regarding project progress and potential issues
Assign tasks to team members and ensure project milestones are met
Develop bills of material (BOMs) and provide technical project guidance and support
Design, implement, and install machine controls and interfaces for automated equipment, including:
Safety systems
PLCs and HMIs
Peripheral devices
MES systems
PC-based logic
Lead controls package design for medium and large machines, ensuring packages are safe, accurate, and meet project scope
Design electrical and pneumatic schematics
Interpret mechanical design drawings to define electrical requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
Mentor team members to continually raise departmental expertise
Lead the controls team during customer site visits, including installation, startup, and training
Travel to customer sites as required
Perform other duties as assigned to support project and business needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
5+ years of engineering experience designing or troubleshooting automated equipment
Intermediate proficiency in robotic integration, vision systems, and peripheral handshaking
Intermediate to expert proficiency in PLC / ladder logic programming
Intermediate to expert proficiency in CAD software
Intermediate to expert proficiency in electrical and pneumatic design
Intermediate to expert proficiency in programming/software languages
Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Two health insurance plan options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement
Collaborative, team-oriented, safety-focused work environment
Company
HS Inc. Automation
HS Inc. was founded in 1969 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase