Electrical Controls Engineer

SPX Technologies • Mason, OH

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About The Position

As an Electrical Controls Engineer for Strobic Air Technologies, you will design, develop, program, test, and support electrical control systems used in engineered air movement products. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and technical service teams to create reliable, cost-effective control solutions that meet customer requirements and applicable standards. The role supports the full product life cycle, including new product development, product improvements, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and field technical support.

The position includes designing and documenting electrical systems and control programs, selecting components, supporting integrations with customer equipment and building automation systems, coordinating testing and validation, diagnosing issues, and implementing corrective actions. It also requires maintaining accurate engineering records and ensuring designs meet relevant safety, quality, customer, and industry requirements.

The role involves work in office, manufacturing, and customer-site areas, with possible equipment inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and field diagnostics. SPX describes its culture as guided by its core values and Leadership Model, and emphasizes inclusion, employee development, and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical control system design, troubleshooting, programming, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical components.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications used in control applications, such as BACnet or Modbus, including Ethernet-based networking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical safety codes and standards relevant to assigned products.
• Proficiency with standard business and engineering documentation tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent combinations of relevant education and technical experience may be considered.
• Ability to move between office, manufacturing, and customer-site work areas and to stand or walk for periods during equipment inspections, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, or kneel as needed to inspect or access control components and equipment, subject to site safety procedures.
• Ability to use computers, hand tools, and test instruments as appropriate for electrical controls engineering and field diagnostics.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, wiring, diagrams, and test results, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to access customer and manufacturing work areas safely, including use of required PPE and adherence to electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Four to six years of relevant electrical, controls, or electromechanical engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HVAC or engineered air movement equipment, motor controls, and energy-efficient control systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, structured text, or multiple programming environments.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), building automation integration, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, or comparable engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electrical control systems for Strobic Air Technologies products.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic, and technical documentation.
• Select and evaluate electrical components, motor controls, sensors, and control devices based on product requirements.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control system programming to support product functionality and performance.
• Support integration of electrical control systems with customer equipment and building automation systems, as applicable.
• Participate in the full product life cycle, from concept and design through testing, installation, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and develop engineering solutions.
• Coordinate prototype testing, validation, and evaluation of electrical control systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability, functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain and update existing electrical designs and control programs to support product improvements.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Operations, Sales, and field service personnel.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system, and programming issues.
• Support product installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer locations.
• Investigate product performance issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical documentation and guidance for installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and programming revisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality concerns and support continuous improvement.
• Conduct business activities in accordance with the SPX Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Leadership development programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time