Controls Engineer – Allen-Bradley PLC & FANUC Robotics Location: Holland, MI (Onsite) Company: GableTek 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 GableTek GableTek 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 2026 • Primary 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 engineer • ITAR: 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/O • Program, 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 degree • 3+ 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 systems • SCADA 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