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Controls Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026

⚙️ Controls Engineer – Automation & Manufacturing

📍 Grand Rapids, MI


Join a growing engineering team designing custom automated systems used in industrial manufacturing environments worldwide.


What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC/HMI programs for automated equipment and integrated systems

• Support electrical schematics, I/O lists, and controls documentation

• Lead FATs and troubleshoot controls systems onsite and remotely

• Partner with engineering and project teams on turnkey automation solutions

• Ensure systems meet NEC, NFPA, and safety standards


What You Bring

✔️ 5 years of PLC programming experience

✔️ Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience

✔️ Strong AC/DC electrical and troubleshooting knowledge

✔️ Engineering degree or equivalent automation experience preferred


Why This Role

• Quarterly bonus strong 401(k) profit sharing

• Career growth in a rapidly expanding organization

• Updated facilities and collaborative culture

• Excellent benefits including parental leave and tuition reimbursement


If you’re passionate about automation, controls, and custom engineered systems — let’s connect.

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