Automation Controls Electrical Engineer
Location: Bay City, MI (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time (Monday--Friday, 7:00 AM -- 5:00 PM)
Compensation: $72,000 -- $85,000 / year (includes built-in overtime), plus comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity {#about-the-opportunity path-to-node="5"}
Are you looking to advance your career in industrial automation with an established leader in leak testing automation equipment? We are seeking a collaborative, growth-minded Automation Controls Electrical Engineer to join our team in Bay City, MI.
This role offers a unique professional mentorship opportunity: you will work directly alongside an experienced engineer preparing for retirement, giving you months of direct, hands-on knowledge transfer and system training before fully taking the reins. Whether you are an ambitious engineering graduate with co-op experience or an experienced professional looking for your next long-term home, this position offers the room, resources, and support to grow your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities {#key-responsibilities path-to-node="9"}
- Design and develop automation control systems, pneumatic layouts, and operator interface panels.
- Select, specify, and integrate electrical, safety, and control components.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, safety elements, and network communications.
- Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Create and update detailed industrial electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Partner with production and technical teams to ensure seamless machine integration and performance.
Qualifications & Skills {#qualifications-skills path-to-node="12"}
Education: A four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field is preferred (equivalent practical experience combined with a foundational degree/diploma will also be considered).
Experience Level: Open to candidates with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience, OR recent graduates with relevant co-op/internship experience, as well as mid-to-senior engineers looking for a stable transition.
Core Technical Competencies:
Proficiency in drafting and interpreting industrial prints using AutoCAD (utilized for nearly all design work).
Familiarity with hardware and software from major PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, or Omron (a foundational understanding with an eagerness to expand skills is welcome).
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, IO-Link, PROFIBUS).