Controls Engineer

Tri-Mation Industries•Mattawan, MI

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About The Position

Tri-Mation is seeking a Controls Engineer to set up, program, modify, and maintain PLC controls and HMIs, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and ProFace systems. The role also develops and installs vision systems, including Datalogic, Cognex, and Keyence systems, and works with other departments throughout customer projects. At the start of projects, the Controls Engineer creates flow charts and other documents for customer approval. After machines are built, the engineer sets up and commissions devices, tests and debugs programs, and makes improvements. The role includes onsite installation work, runoffs, and interaction with customer teams.

Requirements

Work experience in the automated industry or controls programming, preferably involving automated or robotic machinery.
Experience programming PLCs using Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and/or ProFace.
Strong skills in prioritizing time and resources, communication, managing multiple projects, and troubleshooting.
Self-starter and self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated ability to be an active team player who supports others, accepts responsibility, and collaborates with the team.
Effective interpersonal communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
Coaching and training, persuasion, and decision-making skills.
Ability to use independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.