Electrical Controls Engineer

P.E. Usa•Cincinnati, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

P.E. Labellers is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support the electrical control systems used on rotary and linear labeling equipment. This role is responsible for electrical schematics, PLC and HMI programming, motion control, industrial networks, and machine safety systems. The position also supports machine assembly, debugging, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and customer startup activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Field Service, Aftermarket, Sales, Purchasing, and customers to deliver reliable labeling systems that meet customer requirements, applicable codes, quality standards, cost objectives, and delivery schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
Five to seven years of practical experience in electrical design, controls engineering, industrial automation, or application engineering.
Experience with B&R PLC, HMI, motion control, and automation platforms is strongly preferred. Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff is also beneficial.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
Knowledge of PLC and HMI logic, servo systems, AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives, industrial networks, machine safety systems, and electrical power distribution.
Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements applicable to industrial machinery.
Ability to develop accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer-facing communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and international engineering teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP and engineering document-control systems is beneficial.
Flexible, accountable, and willing to do what is required to support project and customer success.

Nice To Haves

Packaging machinery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical engineering principles to the design and development of automated rotary and linear labeling equipment and related systems.
Design electrical control panels, machine wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures that meet applicable UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements.
Create, review, and release accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, technical drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo motion, variable frequency drive, safety, and industrial network applications, with emphasis on B&R controls platforms.
Interface with project managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, field service technicians, and customers to clarify specifications and project objectives.
Create and maintain complete bills of material, electrical documentation, software backups, and engineering change records.
Work directly with panel shop and machine assembly personnel to ensure control panels and electrical systems are assembled, wired, installed, and operated in accordance with drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Inspect, install, troubleshoot, and debug machine systems during assembly, testing, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing.
Provide onsite and remote technical support for machine installation, startup, repair, retrofit, and electrical or controls issues.
Support development of preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation for P.E. Labellers electrical systems.
Maintain electronic files, program libraries, and engineering records in accordance with company standards and revision-control practices.
Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Project Management, Field Service, and Aftermarket regarding machine specifications, design information, capabilities, schedules, and problem resolution.
Prioritize multiple projects based on customer commitments, internal requirements, and direction from the Director of Engineering.
Review project milestones regularly and proactively revise designs or execution plans to support quality and on-time delivery.
Participate in continuous-improvement and standardization initiatives that improve machine performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer meetings, equipment installation, commissioning, and technical service.