Automation Controls Engineer Experienced

Koops, Inc. offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment on site in Saginaw, Michigan. You will join a team that prioritizes professional development, people‑first culture, and employee ownership through an ESOP, while delivering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with cutting‑edge automation technology. This role supports on‑site startup activities and cross‑industry projects, enabling you to make a tangible impact from day one.

Benefits

• A team that promotes professional and personal growth
• An encouraging, people‑first culture
• Employee ownership via an ESOP
• Competitive wages
• Retirement contributions through 401k and ESOP
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness incentives
• Cutting‑edge technology access

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate control systems for custom automation equipment
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control components
• Create electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools
• Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems into automation solutions
• Collaborate across mechanical, project, and manufacturing teams
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Provide on‑site debugging and startup support, with travel up to 15%

Requirements

• Experience with electrical design software, PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion control, pneumatics, and vision systems
• Proven ability to produce electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
• High standard of integrity
• Creative problem‑solving abilities
• Four‑year engineering degree
• 5+ years of controls experience in the automation industry

Technologies

• PLC
• HMI
• CAD software
• Vision systems
• Sensors
• Pneumatics
• Motion control
• Robots

What we’re looking for

Ideal candidates enjoy solving complex automation challenges, value teamwork, and take pride in delivering high quality automation solutions. The role suits someone with approximately 5 to 10 years of controls experience in the automation industry.