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Axis Automation

Controls Engineer Levels 2/3

Walker, Michigan, United States$75k–$110kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Axis Automation seeks a Controls Engineer (Level 2/3) to design and implement control systems for custom factory automation equipment. You'll work collaboratively on PLC, HMI, and robotic programming with 10-20% travel to customer sites for installation and support.

What you'll do

  • Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for automated work cells
  • Develop PLC ladder/structured text, HMI, and robot programs following established standards
  • Interpret customer specifications and ensure machinery meets requirements
  • Perform troubleshooting, debug, and on-site startup support
  • Manage documentation including schematics, I/O maps, and change logs
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors on component sourcing

What they're looking for

  • PLC programming (ladder logic and structured text)
  • HMI development and user interface design
  • Robotics programming and teach pendant operation
  • VFD and servo motor configuration
  • Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, fieldbus diagnostics)
  • Safety standards (lockout/tagout, RIA/ANSI compliance)
  • Cell simulation and debugging
  • Technical documentation and communication

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with immediate eligibility
  • HSA plan
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Parental leave
  • Growth and advancement opportunities
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Axis Automation

Axis Automation designs and deploys custom factory automation and robotic systems for industrial manufacturing clients. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, controls engineers, and applications engineers to design control systems, develop automation solutions, and support customer implementations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a PLC project where you wrote ladder logic for timers, counters, or interlocks. How did you approach testing and debugging?
  • Tell us about a time you had to interpret customer specifications and translate them into control system requirements. How did you handle any misalignments?
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