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Mindlance

Holland, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Allen-Bradley, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Support, Commissioning, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Debugging Skills, Electricity, Fanuc Robotics, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Industry Standards, Input/Output, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Systems, Mentoring, Motion Control, Multitasking, Network Support, Peripheral Hardware, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Robotics, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Software Design, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Holland, MI
POSTED
2 days ago


JOB DESCRIPTION
Controls Engineer Allen-Bradley PLC & FANUC Robotics (Integrator Environment)
Target Start Date: July 27th 28th (ideal)
Location: 100% onsite in Holland through end of September
Install Phase: 2.5-week install at customer site in Ohio, October
Assignment Duration: Through the install, running through end of October
Bill Rate: Targeting ~***/hr BR; open to going higher for the right candidate
ITAR: Not applicable this is not ITAR-controlled work
Interview Process: One round, 30 minutes with hiring manager and one engineer from the project
Experience can be used in lieu of education
About the Role
In this role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, implementation, commissioning, and optimization of advanced automation systems in an integrator environment working on new equipment that is being built and debugged for the first time. This is not a support or maintenance role.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of advanced control system designs, including robotics, vision systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA applications, motion control systems, and higher-level programming solutions.
Design, program, validate, and commission safety systems to ensure compliance with applicable customer and industry safety standards.
Configure and support industrial networks, distributed I/O, drives, motion control systems, and safety devices.
Lead technical execution throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery with respect to cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
Identify opportunities for design, process, and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and system performance.
Troubleshoot robotic systems, PLC programs, electrical control systems, motion control equipment, transfer systems, and associated peripheral devices.
Perform machine startup, power-up, commissioning, debugging, and controls programming activities.
Ensure equipment designs and software solutions meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal engineering best practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, robotics, manufacturing, and project management personnel.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to developing engineers and technical team members.
Lead multiple projects simultaneously and effectively manage competing technical priorities.
Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Participate in project estimation, quoting, and scope development activities to support new business opportunities.
Work independently onsite at customer facilities when needed, representing the company professionally in direct customer-facing interactions.
What You'll Bring
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Degree requirement can be substituted with relevant hands-on industry experience.
Experience
3 30 years (ideal target 5-10 years) of experience in controls engineering within industrial automation or manufacturing environments
Proven experience developing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems in an integrator setting building and debugging new equipment for the first time, not supporting existing lines.
Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
Hands-on experience with FANUC robot programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience developing and commissioning safety PLC applications, including safety interlocks, safety devices, and machine safety validation.
Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong leadership and mentoring experience within engineering teams.
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills must be comfortable working onsite with the customer independently and communicating confidently and professionally with customer personnel.
Strong soft skills are important for this role.
Bonus Skills
Laser welding experience.
Induction heating experience.
Schedule Expectations
48 hours/week is the standard schedule.
Hours may increase into the mid-50s as the project approaches FAT (Factory Acceptance Test).
During install, hours may run 60 80 hours/week candidates should be willing and able to work as much as needed to complete the install as quickly as possible.
Weekend work should be expected during install, including some Saturday mornings while onsite at the facility.

Start Date - End Date:

Jul 6 Aug 21, 2026

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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