Automation Controls Engineer II (Rockwell/Siemens)

A day in the life in Grand Ledge, MI

You start by reviewing AutoCAD Electrical drawings you created for a new cell—wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O lists are all dialed in. By midday, you're building PLC logic in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, then tuning HMI screens to make operators lives easier. Afternoon brings hardware integration: sensors, VFDs, servo axes, vision, and safety circuits come together. On commissioning weeks (about a quarter of your year), you19re at a plantE28094leading debug, proving throughput, and guiding site acceptance. As projects wrap, you author clear Operator and Maintenance manuals so customers hit the ground running.

What you19ll own

• End-to-end automation delivery: concept, design, programming, commissioning, and handoff.
• Electrical controls design: schematics, panel layouts, and I/O wiring packages with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit design to support machine functions.
• PLC/HMI development in Rockwell (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal).
• Component selection and integration: sensors, VFDs, servo motors, vision systems, and safety devices.
• Commissioning and debugging at our plant and customer sites (~25% travel).
• Small-to-medium project management: schedules, budgets, and milestone delivery.
• Creation of comprehensive Operator and Maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 5E280937 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Expertise with Rockwell Automation or Siemens controls environments.
• Safety PLC programming with familiarity in ISO 13849.
• Industrial networking: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and Link-IO.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems using solid math and engineering fundamentals.

Preferred extras

• Robotics integration: FANUC, ABB, or KUKA.
• Experience with Mitsubishi GX Works.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts and data connectivity.

Physical and travel

• Comfortable around machinery, electrical systems, and moderate noise.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel up to ~25% annually.

Proficiencies we value

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Electrical Installation
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• PLC Programming Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Tools and platforms you19ll touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Siemens NX, NX CAD (Siemens))
• Vision System
• Servo Motors

Why Roberts Sinto

Roberts Sinto Corporation is part of Sinto AmericaE28094the North American arm of Sintokogio, Ltd., known globally for manufacturing excellence. Our business spans seven primary segments: Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, 3D Ceramic Printing, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies. For 50+ years, Roberts Sinto has engineered solutions for foundry, surface treatment, and material handling markets, continually expanding our capabilities to serve a wide range of industrial applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match and profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance, disability, and AD&D
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more

https://sintoamerica.com/companies/roberts-sinto-corporation/

Any pay figure you may see online is an automated estimate for comparison only and does not reflect Sinto19s established compensation; actual pay depends on skills, experience, work location, and other individualized factors.