Controls Engineer

Plascore Inc
Zeeland, MI

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, commissioning, and updating control systems on automated machinery and equipment for business processes.

Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining all control records for all equipment for the company.
  • Create new or modify PLC programs for new control upgrades and improvements.
  • Troubleshoot complex controls/mechanical related issues containing variable frequency drives, servo drives, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Assist in installing wiring for new equipment as required.
  • Designs new control panels and make improvements to existing equipment as required.
  • Schedule changes on equipment based on production needs.
  • Look for opportunities to improve equipment efficiency or process improvements.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Electrical to create and modify electrical drawings.
  • Make out purchase requisitions for repair parts and replacement stock items.
  • Responsible for training maintenance controls programmer.
  • Be able to recognize process problems and help find solutions for them.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
  • Design and troubleshoot HVAC controls for the office and manufacturing area.
  • Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
  • Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
  • Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience
  • A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program in an engineering field.

Additional Requirements :

  • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

  • $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
  • Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
    • Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
  • New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
  • Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

  • Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
  • 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

  • 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

  • Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
  • Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
  • Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

Childcare

  • Flex Spending Account for childcare
  • Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

Company Events

  • Annual company picnic
  • Annual golf outing
  • Annual holiday party

Other Perks

  • White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
  • Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
  • Clean work environment
  • Smooth pace of work
  • Family owned and operated.
  • Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
  • Bi-Weekly Pay

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

Posted 2026-05-17

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