Senior Controls Engineer Senior Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
This role is for a Controls Engineer supporting the development and build of a final assembly cell. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role the ideal candidate is self-sufficient navigating Siemens PLCs, comfortable taking direction from a project lead, and able to pick up tasks and run with them independently while working alongside a team of engineers.
Machine/System Scope
Siemens PLC and servos
Ignition HMI
Pneumatic motions
Bosch pallet conveyor
Estic torque drivers
Customer MES transactions
Key Responsibilities
Program and debug the assembly cell at the JR facility in Holland, MI
Support installation and commissioning at the customer facility in Tallahassee, FL
Work hands-on with Siemens PLCs, servos, and pneumatics to troubleshoot and debug equipment during build
Take direction from the project lead while managing assigned tasks independently
Collaborate closely with a team of other engineers through the build and debug phases
Support install and startup activities onsite in Florida
Location & Schedule
100% onsite in Holland, MI during programming/debug phase
Standard hours: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
45 50 hrs/week to start, ramping to ~60 hrs/week during install
Florida install tentatively mid-January end of February, on a 2 weeks on / 1 week home rotation
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree preferred
5 7 years of controls engineering experience
3+ years hands-on Siemens PLC experience (required)
Comfortable working independently while taking direction from a lead
Strong team collaboration skills this role works closely with a group of engineers, not solo
Backfill for a senior team member who has departed candidate should be able to step in with minimal ramp-up
Additional Notes
Target bill rate: mid-point of range (lower BR expected given 3-year Siemens threshold vs. more senior candidates)
Potential for extension: a second, identical machine is planned after the first, contingent on this build's progress
Interview process: 1 virtual round, 30 minutes, scheduled for next week

Start Date - End Date:

Sep 14, 2026 Feb 26, 2027

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