Electrical Engineer

Bekum Group • Williamston, MI

3h

About The Position

At Bekum America, we design and build innovative blow molding machines that power manufacturing around the world—and we’re looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to help drive that innovation. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for advanced blow molding equipment, including schematics, control programming, logic systems, and industrial components such as Siemens devices. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to support machine start-ups, troubleshoot control systems, create Bills of Materials and technical documentation, and ensure every system meets rigorous engineering standards. Whether you are an entry-level engineer ready to launch your career or an experienced professional with hands-on electrical design expertise, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact in a dynamic, solutions-focused manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Level I: Entry-level position
• Level II: Minimum of two years of relevant practical experience and at least three years of electrical design experience
• Proficiency in CAD and electrical design software
• Experience with industrial electronic devices (e.g., Siemens)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations
• Personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and mainframe applications
• Machine level programming languages
• Understanding of basic electrical laws and industrial control systems

Responsibilities

• Designs and modifies electrical systems, including cabinets, layouts, schematics, and control programming for various devices (e.g., motor speed controllers, temperature and pressure controllers).
• Develops logic systems for sequence and timing control, adhering to electrical standards for machinery design.
• Creates Bills of Materials for electrical system components and prepares electrical instructions and manuals.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues related to control systems, machine start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Uses CAD and design software to create and modify electrical designs.
• Conducts trial runs of programmed machines and equipment, verifying system conformity to specifications and assisting with debugging as needed.
• Travels to customer locations for on-site support and attends engineering meetings to exchange ideas and provide information.

Benefits

• Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

What This Job Offers

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