Controls Hardware Engineer

  • Technical
  • Fenton
  • $45.77/hr

Entech Staffing Solutions

Job Title: Controls Hardware Engineer

Company: Entech Staffing Solutions

Location: Fenton, MI 48430 (occasional travel to Saginaw, MI)

Pay Rate: $45.77/hr (based on experience)

Entech Staffing Solutions is looking for a skilled Controls Hardware Engineer at a global automation company in Fenton, MI, with occasional travel to Saginaw. This role involves designing, reviewing, and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and water-based systems for industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation controls, experience with tools like AutoCAD and ePlan, and a passion for delivering efficient, cost-effective engineering solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support job projects from inception through completion.

  • Organize and manage all designated engineering documents including concepts, proposals, layouts, and detailed designs.

  • Interface with customers and take/maintain minutes during meetings.

  • Review all drawings prior to release to ensure project compliance.

  • Monitor project budgets and ensure cost-effective design solutions.

  • Ensure engineering compliance with all customer and industry specifications.

  • Manage design revisions and create change documentation for estimating.

  • Assist the proposal department with estimates and conceptual designs for new projects.

  • Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations.

  • Support and participate in continuous improvement and quality systems.

  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

 

Experience and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently required to sit, stand, and use hands.

  • Occasionally required to talk, hear, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

  • Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Moderate noise level.

  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

 

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or

  • Eight or more years of related experience/training; or

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in EE or CS.

 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong ability to read/interpret safety rules, technical manuals, and procedures.

  • Able to write routine reports and communicate effectively with teams and customers.

  • Proficient in mathematical concepts including geometry, algebra, percentages, and volume.

  • Strong problem-solving skills using written, oral, or diagram instructions.

 

Other Information

  • Must have experience in automation fluid systems design.

  • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control components and their application in industrial automation.

  • Ability to size valves, tubing, and fittings for pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders and actuators.

  • Capable of performing engineering calculations for circuit designs.

  • Proficiency in ePlan and AutoCAD.

  • Familiarity with Festo and Parker product lines.

  • Primary responsibilities include following up on material orders and providing floor support; much of the design work is already completed