About this opportunity
Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions lists this Controls Engineer opportunity in remote, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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 will 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
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Worksite address
remote, MI, 49423, US
Who can apply
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