Controls Software Engineer

The Controls Software Engineer at GRG America LLC is responsible for delivering automation controls software solutions, from PLC and HMI design through debugging, commissioning, and customer start-up support. This role also contributes to controls architecture planning, technical documentation readiness, and onsite activities tied to installation and validation at customer facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Electrical Engineering Manager for project assignments, and provide updates on daily activity progress and responsibilities.
• Own controls software design across automation systems, including PLC, HMI, drives, and device interfacing.
• Support the sales and applications teams by evaluating future projects and customer requests for quotes.
• Provide controls architecture along with cost and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with other engineering and build teams to test, commission, and debug equipment.
• Coordinate and perform installation, startup, validation, and commissioning at customer locations.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Department to keep PLC programs, HMI functionality, manuals, and sequence of operation current and correct.
• Recommend improvements to departmental standards, processes, products, and incorporate customer feedback into guidance for management.
• Attend internal and external project kick off meetings, lessons learned meetings, and project status meetings.
• Develop and review PLC programming templates, including Function Blocks and Add-On Instructions, along with HMI templates and user manuals.
• Complete field checks to validate processes and to download and compare program archives and configuration files for retool or replacement work, with or without existing documentation.
• Design PLC software programs and develop HMI screens to customer specifications.
• Perform peripheral device setup (hardware configurations) and machine PLC programming for various systems.
• Set up and configure communication networks, including device net, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, IO Link, and remote I/O.
• Prepare service and warranty reports and other required documentation for customer delivery and internal distribution.
• May provide onsite or in-house training for customers or new employees.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of controls systems engineering experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens Automation equipment.
• Consideration will be given to experience with Modicon/Telemecanique, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Omron, or other not listed.
• Preference for robot programming experience, including ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa/Motoman, Nachi, and similar platforms.
• AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPlan P8 experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience preferred in Industry 4.0, SCADA, IIoT, MES, FIS, Andon systems, or other plant-level infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong customer focus with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also taking direction and collaborating with a team.

Technologies

• PLC, HMI, Drives, Function Blocks, Add-On Instructions
• Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Siemens Automation
• Modicon, Telemecanique
• Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Omron
• ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa/Motoman, Nachi
• AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan P8
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Industry 4.0, SCADA, IIoT, MES, FIS, Andon systems
• device net, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, IO Link, remote I/O

Compensation

USD 80,000 - 111,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location and Schedule

New Hudson, MI (onsite). In person.