Controls Engineer
Yanfeng · Holland, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Yanfeng (automotive) in Holland, MI. Provide technical support to other facilities if needed.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $79k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 69 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 68 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$130k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 74%
- ✓ Robotics 71%
- ✓ PLC 64%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- Root cause 22%
- New product launch 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Yanfeng in Holland
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Responsibilities
- ◆Provide technical support to other facilities if needed.
- ◆Maintain current corporate programming standards.
- ◆Improve human machine interfaces.
- ◆Implement quality improvements.
Essential Common
Required Qualifications(Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- ✓3-5 Minimum Years of Experience as a Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, or equivalent role.
- ✓Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
- ✓Special knowledge of electronic design systems.
- ✓Ability to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and controls systems.
- ✓Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems.
- ✓Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.
(Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- ✓3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
- ✓Advanced level Allen Bradley PLC programming.
- ✓Ability to program mainline logic products (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc)
- ✓Some knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems.
- ✓Advanced level in HMI interfaces and layouts for best operator experience.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to integrate, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial vision sensors and machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience implementing and supporting Industry 4.0 technologies, including connected devices, data acquisition systems, automation, and real-time manufacturing analytics.
- ✓Working knowledge and basic understanding of networking principles.
- ✓Experience leveraging manufacturing data to drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- •Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
- •Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational.
- •Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications.
- •Provide technical support to the maintenance department when required; Plan, direct and record periodic electrical analysis on the production equipment.
- •Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment which fail to meet operating standards.
- •Provide training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls and motor controllers.
- •Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and facilities.
- •Research and implement the most cost-effective replacement of electrical control parts.
- •Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics on all production and plant equipment. Maintain master backups for all machine programs.
- •Recommend the electrical spare parts inventory for all new and existing production equipment to insure maximum machine utilization.
- •Develop programming and provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers, Robots and Panel Views to maximize both quality and production.
Additional
for all Employees
- •Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
- •Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
- •Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- •Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
- •Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
- •Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- •Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- •Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- •Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Our Investment in You
- •Competitive Compensation Packages
- •Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day one
- •Competitive 401k Match
- •Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- •Life and Disability Insurance
- •Supplemental Health Plans
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Company Discount Program
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.