What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Balance Technology Inc (BTI)?
Balance Technology Inc. (BTI) — a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment — is seeking a sharp-minded, talented, and motivated Mechatronics Technician to join our growing team.
In this role, you’ll work hands-on with complex automated machinery, integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure performance, precision, and reliability.
What You’ll Do
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
- Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) — Allen-Bradley, Siemens Step7/TIA Portal.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMIs, VFD motor control, servo motion control, and robot interfaces (ABB, FANUC, EPSON).
- Integrate and maintain safety controllers (GuardLogix, PILZ, ProfiSafe) and fieldbus networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus).
- Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment for debugging and validation.
- Coordinate machine debug, power-up, and system validation at BTI and customer sites.
- Install and repair industrial electronic systems and I/O networks for automated control systems.
Additional Experience (Preferred):
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Precision Measurement and Test Systems
What You’ll Bring
- Two-year technical degree (Computer, Electronics, or Mechatronics preferred).
- 2 years of relevant hands-on experience with industrial or automation systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and sound judgment.
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% (domestic and international).
About Balance Technology Inc. (BTI)
Headquartered near Ann Arbor, Michigan, BTI designs and manufactures custom-built precision measurement and testing equipment, including:
- Balancers
- Dimensional Gages
- PC Upgrades
- Custom Test Systems
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Requirements
- Electrical wiring: 2 years (Required)
- Mechanical assembly: 2 years (Required)
- Ability to commute to Whitmore Lake, MI (48189)
If you’re a driven technician who enjoys solving complex challenges and working with advanced automation systems, we’d love to hear from you.