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Company Summary

  • APEX Controls APEX Controls
  • 51-100 employees
  • Hudsonville, Michigan, United States of America

Company Overviews

We provide automation solutions, control systems, electrical and panel building to various industries, including:

OEM
Food and beverage
High-volume panel build
Electrical installation
Material handling
Manufacturing
Battery
Building materials
Furniture
Pharmaceutical/medical
Automotive
Self-care products

Our engineers and electricians/technicians are knowledgeable and experienced and work hard to provide excellent service to customers. Our culture is built on integrity, humility, excellence, teamwork and fun that leads to professional growth for our team members and quality work for our customers. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team!

We specialize in the design and programming of PLC/HMI, robot and vision control systems. Services include:

*Electrical control system design, programming, CAD
*PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, custom software
*UL certified panel fabrication shop
*25+ Experienced control engineers
*25+ Machine wiring and panel assembly electricians

Rating Reviews

Rating is calculated based on 3 reviews and is evolving.

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Automation Technician
3.7
31 August 2026
Solid experience in automation, good team, room for process improvement.
Pros: The team atmosphere here is genuinely collaborative, and I've learned a ton about control systems and building automation. There's a good level of autonomy in day-to-day tasks, and colleagues are always willing to help out. The company offers decent stability in the manufacturing technology sector.
Cons: While the work is interesting, there are times when project deadlines can lead to increased workload, impacting work-life balance. Some approval processes feel a bit drawn out, and clearer communication on project scope changes from management would be beneficial. Career progression could also be more clearly defined.
Advice to Management: Focus on streamlining project approval workflows and establishing clearer, more consistent communication channels regarding project scope and timelines. Developing a more defined career path structure would also be highly beneficial for employee retention and motivation.
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Automation Technician
3.6
11 September 2026
Steady Work in Industrial Automation
Pros: The team here at APEX Controls is fantastic. We collaborate well, and there's a real sense of camaraderie, especially on the shop floor and in the field service roles. The company offers good job security, which is a big plus. I appreciate the consistent flow of interesting projects in the manufacturing and automation industry.
Cons: While work-life balance is generally okay, crunch times around major project go-lives can lead to extended hours. Opportunities for formal training or advancement could be more structured. Sometimes communication from higher leadership feels a bit distant regarding strategic direction.
Advice to Management: Consider implementing more formal career development paths and regular town halls to improve transparency and employee engagement.
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Automation Engineer
3.4
10 September 2026
Decent role, solid team, room for improvement
Pros: The hands-on work with various automation systems and client projects was a definite plus. I learned a lot about different PLC platforms and control strategies. The team I worked with was fantastic; we supported each other through challenging projects. It's a good place to build foundational skills in industrial automation.
Cons: Sometimes project deadlines felt a bit aggressive, which could strain work-life balance, especially during peak times. Communication from higher leadership regarding strategic direction could occasionally be clearer, leading to some uncertainty on team priorities. Benefits package, while adequate, could be more competitive.
Advice to Management: Continue fostering the collaborative team spirit and consider enhancing the benefits package to better attract and retain talent in this competitive tech industry.
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