Electrical Controls Engineer 3
About The Position
The Electrical Controls Engineer develops cost estimates for electrical systems, designs electrical hardware and safety control circuits for automated machinery, creates hardware drawings and schematics, and programs machine-control software for PLCs, robots, vision systems, and HMIs. The role includes debugging control software during machine builds and initial production, researching and implementing technologies, supporting in-house machine-build technicians, and helping develop specifications for outsourced projects. The engineer also prepares and delivers technical documentation and training materials, including operation manuals, work instructions, and technical reports. The position requires independent execution and clear, timely communication of critical information to appropriate leadership. Project leadership duties include facilitating meetings to align stakeholders on project direction and scope, preparing communications, developing schedules and action plans, and coordinating cross-functional work. The engineer takes a hands-on approach on the shop floor and may provide on-call or remote support and work weekends as required.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience as a controls engineer or in a related role.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related field; an associate degree in an engineering discipline combined with relevant experience may be considered.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Formal training or extensive experience with PLCs, including ControlLogix and OMRON CJ/NJ, DENSO RC8 robots, and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated success completing projects and achieving defined results.
- Ability to independently manage long-term projects and unplanned daily priorities.
- Hands-on approach and commitment to working directly with equipment and processes on the shop floor.
- Ability to apply scientific principles and structured problem-solving methods, including root-cause analysis, to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues efficiently.
- Willingness to provide on-call or remote support and work weekends as required.
- An updated resume is required for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Develop cost estimates for electrical systems, purchased components, and design and installation labor.
- Design electrical hardware and safety control circuits for automated machinery and equipment.
- Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics.
- Lead design reviews with production, maintenance, quality control, and other stakeholders.
- Program machine-control software, including PLCs, robots, vision systems, and HMIs.
- Debug control software during machine builds and initial production operation.
- Research, develop, test, and implement existing and emerging technologies.
- Provide ongoing technical support to in-house machine-build technicians.
- Support machine-specification development for outsourced projects.
- Prepare, maintain, and deliver technical documentation and training materials, including operation manuals, work instructions, and technical reports.
- Communicate critical information clearly and promptly to appropriate leadership.
- Facilitate project meetings, align stakeholders on direction and scope, prepare communication materials, develop schedules and action plans, and coordinate cross-functional activities.
- Diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Provide on-call or remote support and work weekends as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
- Bonus program.
- FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
- Company-provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance.
- No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
- Optional insurance programs, including legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Career development and ongoing training.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee spotlight and recognition program.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Onsite fitness center, varying by location.
- Cafeteria and food markets, varying by location.
- Onsite health clinic and pharmacy, varying by location.
- Relocation assistance for candidates residing 50 or more miles from the work location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
