Controls Engineer

About NBE

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application‑specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth.

The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!

The Controls Engineer collaborates closely with Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, and Sales teams to design and implement electrical schematics and controls for bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems built by NBE. This role involves managing multiple projects of varied complexity, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality, client‑focused solutions.

• Design and develop HMI and PLC programming for NBE equipment, including turnkey solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing customer systems.
• Perform electrical schematic design using AutoCAD Electrical for standard electrical component selection, schematic development, control panel layout, control panel bill of materials, terminal box layouts, and component tag generation.
• Support additional documentation requirements that may include wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, conduit schedules, harness lists, instrument lists, I/O lists, and other required documents as outlined by customer specifications.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed client specifications and/or NBE standards.
• Ensure control systems are designed in compliance with relevant safety standards and participate in risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Act as the controls lead for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) onsite with or without customers present.
• Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support for control system issues, both on‑site and remotely.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance control system designs and increase operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical required.
• Experience in Allen Bradley and Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC) programming required.
• Understanding of AC/DC electrical systems required.
• Understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC®) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) code required.

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Parental Leave
• Expanding, newly updated facilities
• Dynamic team members, and more!

Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance