Controls Engineer - Contract

DISHER
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer - Contract

DISHER is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a 3 month contract opportunity with a customer that is in Grand Rapids, MI.

What it's like to work here:

Make a positive difference ! It’s why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave this world better than we found it.

What you will get to do:
  • Design of electrical control systems with little supervision
  • Provide PLC & HMI programming for machine control systems
  • Technical support for manufacturing
  • Support for in-house build and light field support of installed automotive test systems
  • Provide complete control systems for machines with minimal assistance
  • Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
  • Assist with machine start-ups and assist with coordination of installation services as needed
  • Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
  • Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers
What will make you successful:

  • BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry

  • 5+ years experience preferred

  • Variable frequency drive experience

  • PLC experience: AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)

  • Basic understanding of industrial networking

  • Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics

  • Ability to use AutoCAD or EPLAN

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%)

  • Ability to create electrical print sets as necessary

  • Ability to create and maintain bills of material for projects

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Posted 2026-06-26

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