Controls & Automation Designer

RJS Corporation•Akron, OH

7d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

RJS Corporation is seeking a Controls & Automation Designer to join its Engineering and Operations teams. The role involves designing, integrating, commissioning, and supporting custom machine automation and control systems. The designer develops electrical hardware bills of material, selects controls hardware, creates electrical schematics and documentation, and supports panel assembly, machine integration, startup, testing, troubleshooting, and system validation. The position also includes customer-site travel for equipment installation and commissioning, technical leadership and mentoring, collaboration across teams, and promoting safe, standardized, continuously improving machine design.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Controls Technology, or a related technical field.
Experience designing industrial control systems and machine electrical systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and electrical schematic development.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with custom machinery, industrial automation systems, or capital equipment.
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessments.
Experience leading panel assembly and machine integration activities.
Commissioning and startup experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Practical engineering judgment.
Strong attention to detail.
Customer-focused mindset.
System-level thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Leadership and team-building abilities.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical hardware Bills of Material (BOMs) for machine automation projects.
Select and specify controls hardware based on project requirements, customer standards, and proven OEM components.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
Design systems for maintainability, ease of installation, and standardization.
Support and direct panel assembly and machine integration activities.
Collaborate with software engineers during startup, commissioning, and system validation.
Perform testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
Travel to customer sites to support equipment installations and commissioning activities.
Lead, train, and mentor panel assemblers and machine integration technicians.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and customers to resolve technical issues.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for electrical hardware and wiring systems.
Apply ANSI, IEC, OSHA, and customer-specific standards.
Promote safe machinery design and machine safety best practices.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
Support a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization.