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Controls Software Engineer

GRG America LLC New Hudson, MI

New Hudson, MI

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$80k - $111k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Automation Automation Controls

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Job Description

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.

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