Electrical Design & Controls Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Documentation

• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and documentation packages using EPLAN.
• Design industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, robotic systems, machine safety systems, and industrial networking.
• Create electrical bills of materials (BOMs) and support component procurement activities.
• Select and specify electrical components.
• Generate manufacturing documentation packages for panel fabrication, machine assembly, installation, and customer deliverables.
• Maintain and improve company electrical design standards and best practices.

Controls Engineering

• Develop PLC, HMI, and motion control software for custom automation systems.
• Configure industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and other industrial protocols.
• Support robotic integration and communication with control systems.
• Troubleshoot software, communication, and hardware-related issues during system development and deployment.
• Develop reusable software standards and programming methodologies.

Project Execution

• Participate in project kickoff meetings and technical design reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, programmers, technicians, and customers throughout project execution.
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support technical evaluations during quoting and proposal development.

Manufacturing, Testing & Commissioning

• Support panel fabrication and machine assembly teams during system build.
• Perform electrical checkout and system verification.
• Lead or support FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during installation and startup.

Safety & Compliance

• Design machine safety systems in accordance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Support risk assessments and machine safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 79, ANSI/RIA standards, OSHA requirements, and customer-specific standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and programming industrial automation systems.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and documentation using EPLAN.
• Experience programming PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, S7 PLCs, WinCC HMIs, Profinet Networks, and Siemens Motion Control.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, and Ethernet/IP Networks.
• Experience integrating robotic systems.
• Experience with machine vision systems.
• Experience with machine safety design and implementation.
• Familiarity with Beckhoff, Omron, Mitsubishi, or other automation platforms.
• Experience supporting customer startups and commissioning activities.

Desired Characteristics

• Takes ownership of projects from concept through commissioning.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering reliable automation solutions.
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to assist in troubleshooting and startup activities.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, standards, and technical capabilities.