Senior Controls Engineer - Zeeland, MIDISHER is currently partnering with a leading custom automation company in search of a Senior Controls Engineer to join their team. This organization designs and builds complex automation systems across a variety of industries, supporting projects from concept through commissioning. This role will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers, project management, and other team members to design controls systems per project specifications while mentoring and training entry level Controls Engineers.
What you'll get to do:- Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for various
types of automated equipment - Mentor, coach, and train entry level Controls Engineers
- Communicate with all departments on project progress and status
- Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material cost
- Ensure projects are completed within quoted scope of work, timing, and budget
- Complete assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision
- Ensure equipment design and program meet internal and external specifications
- Coordinate machine de-bug, power up, and validation with project team members
- Document and communicate machine changes and issues
What will make you successful:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical experience
- Proficient in AutoCAD, electrical and pneumatic design, Microsoft Office, and other program/design systems including HMI, PLC, and robots
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff
- Work as part of a team or independently with direction from Controls Engineer Manager or Senior Lead Controls Engineer
- Demonstrated skill in machine de-bug
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective customer service skills
- Travel up to 20% may be required domestically and internationally
