Controls Engineer – Grand Rapids
RD Worldwide
Remote · Grand Rapids, MI · Posted October 22, 2026
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Where Grand Rapids, MI ranks
Where Grand Rapids, MI placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes57 jobs · of 36
- #11Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest57 jobs · of 51
- #12Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes99 openings · of 48
- #15Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes37% · of 39
- #15Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree17% · of 100
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 68 open controls engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $95,500 to $133,500 and the median is $113,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among electrical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electrical engineers: 6% (little observed).
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About the job
Skip to content Controls Engineer – Grand Rapids Our search firm has been chosen to recruit for a direct hire Controls Engineer. Our client is the nation’s leading independent U.S. based provider of intelligent material handling systems providing leading edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures. Benefits: Our client offers an excellent benefit package including 401k 50% match on first 6%. Insurance eligible on Day 1. The role you will play: Design system layouts, schematics, and control devices Perform diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making. Create control sequence of operation documents to ensure that the design meets customer expectations. Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication. Maintain a progress schedule that meets project milestones. Provide documentation and support to the field wiring team. Create Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs Work closely with the Software Engineering team to integrate control solutions. Perform on-site commissioning to implement and validate the system design. More than 40% of travel. Mostly domestic travel. (Travel is max 10 days on/4 days off) Background Profile: Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers Knowledge of industrial automation Material handling industry experience nice, but not required Compensation: Salary to $120k depending on experience, plus $1-4k quarterly incentives (after 1 year of service) + yearly bonus based on profit sharing. Please reply with your resume for immediate, confidential consideration. About RD Worldwide, Inc.: Since 1999, RD Worldwide has served as leading recruiter for automation, manufacturing, and engineering companies in North America, Asia & Europe. Field/Industry: Automation Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Work from home Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: To $120k Applicants FAQ Email Resume Beth Navarre RD Worldwide Janesville, WI 53545