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Job Description: As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to work for many great companies throughout West Michigan. If you are looking for a highly skilled, close-knit team that enjoys diverse projects, maintains a healthy work-life balance, and is led by compassionate, servant-minded leadership, look no further than the Controls Division of Hoekstra Electrical Services. At Hoekstra, we work reasonable hours that allow our employees to enjoy both professional success and personal fulfillment. For more than 20 years, Hoekstra Electrical Services has built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical, controls, and automation solutions across a wide range of industries, including:
  • Agricultural
  • CommercialIndustrialRenewable Energy
  • ResidentialOur customers trust us because we do what we say we will do with integrity, excellence, and professionalism. Our employees are honest, hardworking, dependable, and genuinely care about serving others.
  • Why Join Hoekstra?
  • In addition to feeling valued, heard, and supported, our Controls & Automation Engineers enjoy:
  • Growth & Development
  • Significant growth opportunities
  • Exposure to diverse automation and controls projects
  • Ongoing learning and technical development
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Medical Insurance (Day One)
  • Dental Insurance (Day One)
  • Vision Insurance (Day One)
  • In-house health clinic 401(k) with 4% Company MatchPaid Time OffQuarterly Profit Sharing
  • Vehicle Stipend
  • Paid Mission TripsWhat You'll DoAs a Controls & Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
  • Primarily local work with approximately 10% travel, mostly within the continental United StatesPLC and HMI programming utilizing platforms such as:
  • Allen-Bradley
  • SiemensGE/Emerson
  • KeyenceIgnitionOther industry-leading systems
  • Robot programming utilizing platforms such as:
  • FanucABBYaskawaOther robotic systems
  • Electrical controls design using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Service calls including system installation, modification, startup, troubleshooting, and support
Qualifications:
  • RequiredMinimum of 2 years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming skills
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities
  • Hands-on experience wiring motors, sensors, and industrial control components
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
  • PreferredExperience with robot programming
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience
  • Technical training in automation, controls, robotics, or related fields
Equal Employment Opportunity Hoekstra Electrical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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