Senior Process Controls Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Process Controls Engineer: Designing and maintaining PLC/HMI programs for continuous-flow process systems with an accent on PID loop tuning, electrical schematics, and system integration. Focus on building robust control architectures, commissioning complex machinery, and ensuring system reliability in food stabilization environments.

Location: Must be based in Grand Rapids, MI (On-site). Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America.

Company

A machine design company focused on transforming underused resources into sustainable, nutritious materials.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC/HMI programs for continuous-process systems.
• Integrate sensors, valves, and VFDs into stable control architectures.
• Configure and tune PID and advanced feedback loops for optimal performance.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to align logic with physical system behavior.
• Participate in system commissioning, field testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional controls engineering experience.
• Strong background with PLC/HMI development, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience designing or tuning control loops and PID strategies.
• Ability to create electrical documentation and bills of material.
• Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.
• Values-driven environment: Selflessly Serve, Trail-Blaze, Direct Honesty, Never Settle, Work Hard Play Hard.
• Focus on creating a more sustainable way of living.