Senior Automation Engineer

Automation Controls Team Support

A custom automated machine builder in Holland, MI is looking to add support to their automation controls team. This person would help design, develop, and implement custom automated equipment to their customers. They would be responsible for PLC programming, HI development, and robotic systems. They would need familiarity with Kuka and Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLCs. They would travel to customer sites 25% of the time with all things expensed. They would need to collaborate with cross functional teams to lead the development of control systems and ensure that they meet customer standards and scope. They would work with assembly and install teams to ensure the equipment is successfully integrated and working properly.

Skills: Robotics, HMI, PLC programming, Automation, Programming, Electrical, Controls engineering, Automation systems, HMI programming

Top Skills Details

Robotics, HMI, PLC programming

Additional Skills & Qualifications Must Haves:

• 3+ years of Robotics programming (Kuka, Fanuc)
• 3+ years of PLC programming, editing, from scratch (Allen Bradley)
• Programming HMI Systems
• Engineering Degree (Electrical or Automation)
• AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) experience
• AutoCAD Electrical Experience

Electrical Engineering Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Holland, MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.

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