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Controls & Automation Engineer

National Bulk Equipment
  • Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

    ABOUT NBE
    National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application-specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth. The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!
     

    SUMMARY 

    The Controls & Automation Engineer collaborates closely with Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, and Sales teams to design, program, and implement electrical controls and automation systems for bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems built by NBE. This role supports projects from initial development through factory runoff, installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities. As the primary traveling engineer on the Controls team, this position plays a key role in ensuring successful equipment integration, resolving field issues, and supporting project execution both onsite and remotely. 

    We will compensate generously for the right candidate with the skills and experience we are looking for. 


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI programs for NBE equipment, including turnkey solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing customer systems.
    • Develop, configure, and troubleshoot automation systems incorporating servo drives and motors, machine vision systems, robotics, and other industrial automation technologies.
    • Follow assigned projects through all phases of execution, including programming, factory runoff, installation, startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
    • Serve as the primary traveling engineer for the Controls team, providing onsite technical support for assigned projects as well as for projects led by other Controls Engineers following a coordinated project handoff.

     
    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
    • 5+ years of industrial controls programming experience required.
    • Experience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens programmable logic controllers (PLCs) required.
    • Experience with servo systems, machine vision systems, and industrial robotics required.
    • Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems required.
    • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards required.
    • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30–40% of the time is required.

    What’s in it for you?

    A career with NBE has many benefits!

    • Quarterly Bonus Program
    • Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
    • Parental Leave
    • Expanding, newly updated facilities
    • Dynamic team members, and more!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMichigan
    Websitehttps://www.nbe-inc.com/careers

    Skills

    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Engineeringunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Roboticsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Program Controlunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Servomechanismunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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