Engineer, Electrical Controls

Voyant Beauty•New Albany, OH

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes control systems and electrical equipment to improve manufacturing operations. The role combines technical expertise and problem-solving to support system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement, system upgrades, and integration of automation technologies in a manufacturing environment. Duties may vary slightly by location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (required).
Preferred 4–6 years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
Preferred 4–6 years of experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent.
Preferred 4–6 years of hands-on experience with HMI design and SCADA systems.
High proficiency programming and diagnosing Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems, including writing, testing, and debugging ladder logic and structured text.
High proficiency designing and implementing user interfaces and monitoring systems for user-friendly operation and accurate data visualization.
High proficiency creating electrical schematics with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
High proficiency systematically identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
High proficiency communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and accurately documenting processes.
High proficiency fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
High proficiency staying current on automation and control-system trends and technologies.
Medium proficiency with industrial communication protocols, integration, and configuring and maintaining networked devices.
Medium proficiency with electrical safety and workplace compliance requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Medium proficiency managing timelines, resources, and team collaboration for control-systems projects.
Medium proficiency analyzing system performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
Electrical certifications preferred.
PLC certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

4–6 years of industrial automation and controls experience.
4–6 years of PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent.
4–6 years of hands-on HMI design and SCADA systems experience.
Electrical certifications.
PLC certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing systems.
Design electrical control panels and schematics using CAD software.
Select and configure hardware for control systems.
Diagnose and resolve control system failures to minimize downtime.
Test and calibrate equipment and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
Integrate new equipment into existing systems and implement continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate projects.
Develop and maintain documentation, including schematics, software, and operation manuals.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.
Train technicians and operators on system functionality and troubleshooting, and provide technical support during production runs.
Support capital projects, including budget preparation and timeline development.
Research and recommend technologies for process improvement.
Assist with energy management and optimization initiatives.