Electrical Controls Engineer

Archer • Covington, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. This role is based in Covington, GA and sits within the Controls Engineering team in Manufacturing Engineering. The position is primarily responsible for developing, building, and retrofitting electrical control systems for existing equipment, as well as supporting the scale-up of new manufacturing lines. Secondary responsibilities include automation and controls engineering, including PLC programming, HMI development, and integration of manufacturing equipment into scalable production lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with 5+ years of experience in electrical controls and automation experience
• Senior-level, hands-on experience designing and commissioning electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong knowledge of electrical and safety standards including NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A, ANSI/RIA 15.06, and OSHA
• Expertise in electrical power distribution, control panel design, and field wiring , with schematic development using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
• Advanced experience programming PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), including structured, cyclic execution architectures (e.g., ISA-88)
• Strong understanding of industrial communication networks and system integration
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development (e.g., Ignition Perspective) and integration with PLC-based systems
• Experience integrating MES and database systems (SQL) with manufacturing equipment and controls
• Proven ability to specify and select electrical controls hardware , including circuit protection, drives, instrumentation, and safety devices
• Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues in production environments
• Self-directed, hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead technical execution
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

Nice To Haves

• NFPA 70E certification or equivalent electrical safety training
• RIA certifications , such as Certified Vision Professional or Certified Motion Control Professional
• Hands-on experience supporting battery module and/or pack manufacturing environments
• Experience developing and executing PFMEAs for automated manufacturing systems
• Working knowledge of NX and Teamcenter for design data and lifecycle management

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for high-volume manufacturing systems, from feasibility through production ramp at a greenfield site
• Own electrical, controls, and functional safety architecture, ensuring compliance with NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, UL 508A, and ISO 13849-1
• Define and drive factory standards for equipment, controls hardware/software, and safety systems
• Serve as technical lead with external integrators, ensuring delivery to Archer specifications and performance targets
• Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling
• Design and deploy MES interfaces and operator-focused HMIs
• Resolve complex electrical, controls, and safety issues and drive continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and cost
• Provide controls leadership for prototype lines and internally developed equipment, and ensure effective handoff to production teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees