Electrical Controls Engineer

Koch • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Molex is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its Lincoln Controls Team at the manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role designs, develops, and supports advanced manufacturing processes for the Transportation Innovative Solutions division. It involves developing controls solutions, supporting manufacturing machines, creating electrical and control panels, and programming PLC, HMI, and machine vision systems that interface with software subsystems. The engineer also performs debugging, tuning, and performance optimization; supports site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, and troubleshooting; creates technical documentation; and ensures compliance with industry standards while keeping current with automation controls technology.

The position collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance stakeholders to understand functional requirements; Lincoln Automation design teams; and IT teams on secure networking and data flow. Domestic travel of up to 15% may be required. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, self-starting approach and a solutions-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Machine vision development experience.
• At least 3 years of industrial experience with PLCs (Beckhoff, AB, or Yaskawa), HMI (Ignition), and servo controls programming.
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support controls solutions for manufacturing.
• Support machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Design electrical and control panels.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and machine vision programs and interface with software subsystems.
• Perform debugging, tuning, and performance optimization.
• Support site acceptance testing, post-installation activities, and troubleshooting.
• Develop documentation, including SOPs, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Stay current with trends and technologies in automation controls.
• Work with production, quality, and maintenance stakeholders to understand functional requirements.
• Collaborate with Lincoln Automation design teams.
• Collaborate with IT teams on secure networking and data flow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance; eligibility and availability may vary by region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree