Controls Design Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Design Engineer for our client, a small, privately owned designer and manufacturer of microfinishing solutions for the automotive industry. This role involves the design, programming, and analysis of machine control systems from initial concept through production, startup, and customer acceptance.

• Lead the design of machine control systems that meet customer specifications while minimizing cost and engineering time, leveraging existing designs and programs whenever possible
• Design control component layouts that meet applicable standards and specifications, emphasizing safety, reliability, simplicity, efficient use of space, and cost effectiveness
• Program machine controllers to meet operational, performance, and safety requirements
• Evaluate internal and external design capabilities and provide accurate documentation to ensure projects remain on schedule and within customer specifications
• Coordinate and lead control design reviews with the Mechanical Project Engineer and assigned project coordinators prior to machine build
• Prepare and submit required documentation to customers according to project schedules for approval
• Maintain organized project records, including purchase orders, drawing approvals, and related documentation
• Obtain competitive quotations for electrical control components (e.g., enclosures, push button stations), issue requisitions, and manage long‑lead‑time items to support project timelines
• Collaborate with shop personnel during machine build, startup, debugging, and run‑off activities
• Support service technicians and training personnel during machine startup at customer facilities
• Provide technical support to the Sales and Parts departments as needed
• Attend meetings related to project scope, scheduling, and progress
• Stay current with emerging industry technologies and advise the Engineering Manager on innovations that could be incorporated into future machine designs

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• 5-7 years of experience in designing electrical control systems for industrial machines
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and Fanuc PNCs
• Experience with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compile and interpret data, recognize patterns, draw logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls Engineering or a related field
• Some domestic travel may be needed (5%)
• Experience with internal combustion engines or powertrain applications is a plus