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Electrical & Controls Engineer - Lead / Trainer

ZenithInfotek LLC
Grand Rapids, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Experience: 6 years as a Controls engineer with excellent communication skills and an ability to train people


What You will Do:

  • Delivering training programs for customer covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
  • Understanding and effectively communicating how the customer's custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
  • Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
  • Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.


What You Will Bring:

  • High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
  • Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
  • Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
  • Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Strong desire to help others learn


Work Requirements:

  • This role is considered an on-site position located in Grand Rapids, MI
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
  • Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
  • Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
  • Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment.
  • Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
  • Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed.

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