Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Allen-Bradley PLC & FANUC Robotics. Location: Holland, MI (Onsite). Company: Gable. Tek. Job Type: Contract. Duration: July 2026 – End of October 2026 (Potential Extension). Hours: 48+ hours/week with overtime available. Travel: Required for customer installation in Ohio. Join Gable. Tek. Gable. Tek is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, commissioning, and startup of cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a controls professional who enjoys building new automation equipment from the ground up in a fast-paced systems integration environment.You'll play a key role throughout the entire project lifecycle—from machine development and debugging in Holland, MI through final installation and commissioning at the customer's facility in Ohio.

Project Details. Start Date: Late July 2026Primary Location: Holland, MI (100% onsite through September). Customer Installation: Approximately 2.5 weeks in Ohio during October. Project Duration: Through the end of October (with potential for extension). Interview Process: One 30-minute interview with the hiring manager and project engineerITAR: Not ITAR restricted.

Responsibilities. Design, develop, program, and commission industrial automation systems. Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, motion control, industrial networks, and distributed I/OProgram, integrate, and troubleshoot FANUC robots. Develop and validate machine safety systems, including Safety PLCs and safety devices.

Perform machine startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production support. Troubleshoot electrical controls, robotics, servo systems, drives, vision systems, and automation equipment. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, manufacturing, and project teams. Lead technical execution while maintaining project schedules, quality, and customer expectations.

Support project planning, estimating, and continuous process improvements. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership. Interface directly with customers during startup and installation. Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent hands-on industry experience will be considered in place of a degree3+ years of Controls Engineering experience in industrial automation or machine building (5–10 years preferred). Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming. Hands-on FANUC robot programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Experience commissioning new automation equipment in an integrator environment. Knowledge of industrial networking, servo motion control, safety PLCs, HMIs, and machine safety. Ability to manage multiple projects while working independently. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills. Preferred Experience.

Laser welding automation. Induction heating systems. Vision systemsSCADA applications. Motion control programming. Schedule. Standard schedule of 48 hours per week. Hours may increase to 50–55+ hours leading up to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). During installation, candidates should expect 60–80 hours per week, including weekends, to support project completion