Electrical Controls Engineer

Steven Douglas Corp • Concord Township, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Build Machines That Matter. At Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC), we design, engineer, and build custom automation systems that solve complex manufacturing challenges for customers across medical, consumer products, industrial, automotive, and other industries. No two projects are the same. Our engineers work on high-performance custom equipment from concept through startup, solving new technical challenges every day instead of maintaining the same production line. If you enjoy building machines from the ground up, collaborating with a talented team, and seeing your work come to life on the customer's floor, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience designing custom industrial machinery or complex automated systems.
• Experience designing electrical control systems, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and I/O lists using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience, primarily Allen-Bradley (Logix family, GuardLogix, PanelView, FactoryTalk View, or similar platforms).
• Solid experience implementing complex motion control including servo systems, coordinated multi-axis motion, and high-speed automation.
• Experience leading controls work through the complete project lifecycle—from concept and design reviews through programming, debug, machine runoff, customer FAT, installation, and startup.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• This position is best suited for engineers who have designed and commissioned new automation equipment. While maintenance and manufacturing experience is valuable, this role focuses on creating new machines from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa, Epson, ABB, or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial vision systems including Cognex, Keyence, or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with C# or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with Ignition, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, or other industrial controls platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial safety systems, functional safety, and machine risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own the controls portion of multiple automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Define control architectures alongside mechanical and electrical engineers to develop reliable, maintainable automation systems.
• Develop, test, and debug PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety programs using standardized, scalable programming practices.
• Lead controls debug during panel build, machine assembly, runoff, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and startup.
• Work directly with customers during design reviews, FATs, startups, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate daily with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Project Management, Purchasing, and Service to deliver successful projects.
• Apply and continuously improve SDC's controls standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues using a calm, systematic, root-cause approach.
• Work with modern automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, servo motion, industrial networking, and advanced manufacturing software.
• Travel approximately 10% to support customer startups and project implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with supplemental coverage options.
• Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match per pay period.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior