Controls Project Engineer
Ripple Foods
Other Engineering
Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Posted on May 27, 2026
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and support real-time control systems and machine communication interfaces
- Design and program PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems for new and existing equipment
- Create and maintain clear software documentation for internal teams, training, and customer use
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues during machine startup and customer acceptance (travel ~10–30%)
- Partner with Electrical Engineering to define and integrate control hardware (drives, I/O, amplifiers, etc.)
- Collaborate with vendors to support new technology development and resolve control-related issues
- Manage project timelines and budgets for software deliverables, ensuring milestones are met
- Participate in full lifecycle development—from concept and design through build, test, and launch
- Drive standardization across systems while improving performance, reliability, and functionality
- Support a safe working environment and follow all safety protocols
Education / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- U.S. Citizenship required
Experience
- 5+ years of experience working with industrial machinery or automated equipment
- Strong background in CNC controls or similar control systems
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming and system integration
- 3–5 years of motion control programming (additive or subtractive manufacturing preferred)
- Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize control systems in real-world environments