Electrical Controls/Design Engineer

Smurfit Westrock•Orlando, FL

10d

About The Position

The Electrical Controls/Design Engineer - Robotics is part of Smurfit Westrock’s Automated Packaging System (APS) Team, based in Orlando, Florida. The role brings together electrical design and programming for robotic cells and related equipment, helping develop and control robotic systems through emerging technologies and established controls design practices. The position also supports customer applications, standardized and reusable designs, project objectives, and ongoing technical proficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience.
At least 3 years of electrical, controls, or programming experience related to robotics, material handling, and systems integration.
CAD skills.
Ability to incorporate industry safety standards, including UL and Robot Industry Association (RIA) standards, into electrical and programming designs for robot cells.
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Analytical ability and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Ability to travel as required, approximately 80–85%.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Electrical experience.
Prior experience developing standardized PLC, HMI, and robot control interfaces.

Responsibilities

Develop flow charts describing machine operation as a basis for controls design and programming.
Develop Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI control programs that interface with FANUC and/or KUKA robot control programs.
Develop robot control programs for case loading, palletizing, and other material-handling applications.
Design controls and programming for material-handling equipment, including conveyors, collators, and dispensers.
Coordinate with Project Management and Mechanical Engineering to align electrical designs and programming with project objectives.
Assist Application Engineering in developing control concepts for new customer applications.
Research and implement emerging technologies and design practices, emphasizing flexibility and equipment redeployment.
Create standardized, reusable designs and programs.
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.