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Controls Engineer- Entry Level

Intralox
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
Location
Baltimore/Washington D.C., Grand Rapids, MI
Job Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
Job Description (General Summary)
Intralox, L.L.C. is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businessesworldwide.

Our global workforceof over 3,000 employees in 20 countriesconsist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 50 years.

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.


The Controls Engineer will work closely with a team lead and will report to an engineering supervisor. Engineer will assist with the installation and commissioning of very large and advanced material handling equipment with a focus on the e-commerce market. Extensive travel will be required due to equipment being installed at customer facilities globally.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Responsibilities
*Works under immediate supervision of senior team members.
*Designs in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics.
*Program PLC's for control systems that include field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, etc.
*Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software. This includes supporting Mechanical and Electrical Field installers.
*Must Follow all defined instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
*Assists with project commissioning and troubleshooting of system installations.
*Assists with the creation and teaching of associated training.
*Perform Electrical System Audits to ensure high quality.
*Verify that actual work matches all documentation.

Requirements
*B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or like equivalent from an accredited Institution
*0-2 years of related experiences
*Has knowledge of commonly-used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
*Must pass drug screening and background check
*Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds and climb ladders
*Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
*Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice
*Ability to configure PLC's, HMI's, computers, networks, cameras and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment
*Ability to code, C/C , JAVA, Matlab, Python, Ladder Logic or other IEC 61131 Languages
*Ability to develop electrical documentation packages, descriptions of operations, interfaces between systems, and be on-site during startup to coordinate and help resolve issues
*Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
*A self-managed individual who is a team player
*Ability to travel, work weekends, holidays and overtime when required (up to 90% of the year).
*Position located at Intralox offices in Baltimore, Maryland

Intralox's benefit program is a major part of an employee's total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans

Salary Range $68,000 to $187,600.

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