Located in Lyon Township, MI, SW North America is a technology focused company that supplies solutions for demanding, workpiece-specific manufacturing systems for the metal working industry. SWNA’s equipment is used worldwide, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries, in hydraulics and pneumatics manufacturing, and in many other emerging fields and markets.

The Controls Engineer Position

The Company is hiring a Controls Engineer who will be responsible for the electrical hardware design and software engineering for automation projects on customer orders. This position will work closely with the Program Manager to develop automation concepts into a finalized design. The Controls Engineer will lead the debugging and startup during system commissioning, and will also work with other team members to develop system manuals and provide end customers with technical documentation and training.

Please note that business travel is estimated to be approximately 25-40% or greater for this position.

Why Work for SW North America

The Controls Engineer will be able to work in the Company’s new state-of-the-art building and be directly involved in the Company’s success and growth. The Company actively invests in its employees by providing training and development opportunities, team-building events and a positive work environment.

Targeted Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
• Electrical design experience with EPLAN P8 or AutoCAD Electrical
• Programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure

The position is full-time and permanent, with a competitive salary based on skills and experience. In addition, the Company offers 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401K with a Company match and immediate vesting, paid time off, ongoing career development and training, and a team-based work environment.

The Recruitment Process

The recruiting process is designed to ensure that we make the right hire for this critical position and will include a combination of phone and in-person interviews, candidate assessments, a pre-employment background check and drug test.

SW North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!