Senior Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, program, and sustain PLC-based control systems for sophisticated medical waste processing equipment.

• Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for tasks such as material handling, sorting, and automated processing.

• Create, implement, and enhance machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and verification of processes.

• Train, optimize, and validate vision models to guarantee accuracy, robustness, and compliance with regulations.

• Collaborate with teams in mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering to provide fully integrated automation solutions.

• Assist in commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems.

• Prepare and evaluate electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control schematics for new equipment and system upgrades.

• Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols.

• Ensure all control system designs adhere to relevant US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations.

• Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet specifications.

• Promote continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of experience in a controls or automation engineering position.

• Strong experience in PLC and HMI programming with platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation.

• Direct, hands-on experience with industrial robotics, including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar).

• Significant experience in machine vision using systems such as Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable technologies.

• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA.

• Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safety-rated automation components.

• Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to work independently and manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with company match contributions.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Wellness resources.

• Life insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development.