About the role
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
Commercial
Industrial
Renewable Energy
Residential
Our 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 Match
Paid Time Off
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Vehicle Stipend
Paid Mission Trips
What You'll Do
As a Controls & Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Primarily local work with approximately 10% travel, mostly within the continental United States
PLC and HMI programming utilizing platforms such as:
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
GE/Emerson
Keyence
Ignition
Other industry-leading systems
Robot programming utilizing platforms such as:
Fanuc
ABB
Yaskawa
Other robotic systems
Electrical controls design using AutoCAD Electrical
Service calls including system installation, modification, startup, troubleshooting, and support
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 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
Preferred
Experience 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.