Controls Engineer

SP Industries, located in Hopkins, MI, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of service, product quality, and innovative design-always acting with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-first mindset.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing new control systems and enhancing existing machinery functionality. This role requires close collaboration across departments, making strong communication and organizational skills essential. You'll be expected to adhere to company policies, safety standards, and established operating procedures while driving continuous improvement in control system performance and reliability.

Some key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Design & Documentation: Develop electrical/hydraulic schematics, panel layouts, BOMs (via SolidWorks/ERP), and SOPs for internal and external use; ensure UL 508A compliance.

System Development: Build working knowledge of PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems; calculate pressure/flow specs and select components like pumps, valves, and filters.

Controls Engineering: Program PLCs using ladder logic and function block diagrams; produce and troubleshoot electrical schematics.

Support & Troubleshooting: Provide hands-on support to technicians for system debugging, as-built documentation, and field troubleshooting.

Standards & Safety Compliance: Ensure designs meet ANSI Z245.2, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.

Innovation & Collaboration: Drive continuous improvement, stay current with emerging technologies, and collaborate across departments to meet project and corporate goals.

What you'll bring:

Associates degree in electrical engineering (or similar program, i.e. mechatronics)

Control System Design & Documentation: Proficient in creating schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using SolidWorks and ERP tools; ensures compliance with UL 508A, ANSI Z245.2, and OSHA standards.

PLC & Hydraulic Expertise: Strong experience in PLC programming, networking, and hydraulic system design including flow/pressure calculations, motor/pump selection, and thermal management.

Hands-on Testing & Troubleshooting: Skilled in testing and inspecting electrical/hydraulic systems and providing in-house and field support with accurate as-built documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator who works closely with engineering, production, sales, and R&D to define scopes of work, manage priorities, and drive continuous improvement.

Nice to haves:

SolidWorks Electrical: Experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a strong plus for schematic and panel layout development.

Advanced Diagnostics: Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems and circuit boards.

Hybrid Engineering Skill Set: Background in both controls and electrical engineering enhances versatility and problem-solving.

Hydraulics & UL 508A MTR Certification: Strong hydraulic design background and willingness to obtain UL 508A MTR certification (training and testing provided if needed).