Electrical Engineer (Automation)

Corvid Technologies • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

Corvid Technologies is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems and automation solutions. The role spans projects from conceptual electrical and control-scheme design through panel layout, PLC/HMI integration, testing, and site commissioning. The engineer will contribute to early concept development and support products through prototyping, testing, and production, collaborating across disciplines to deliver quality products that meet performance requirements. Technical and program leadership opportunities are available to experienced candidates. Occasional travel to customer meetings and test events is estimated at 10%.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation, electrical design, and control systems engineering.
• Experience with electrical CAD software.
• Experience with major PLC/HMI platforms, such as Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Schneider Electric, or Omron.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards, including NEC, UL 508A, NFPA 70E/79, and MIL-HDBK-454.
• Hands-on experience with motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, sensor technology, and safety circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, power distribution schematics, and I/O wiring diagrams in compliance with NFPA 79, UL 508A, NEC, or similar standards.
• Formulate control schemes, including closed-loop control, motion synchronization, and safety interlocks.
• Create electrical CAD drawing packages, including line diagrams, panel layouts, terminal block schematics, and bills of materials.
• Perform electrical sizing calculations for power requirements, circuit protection, cable sizing, heat dissipation, and short-circuit current ratings (SCCR).
• Specify, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Specify and integrate VFDs, servo drives, motion controllers, and industrial robotics into automated systems.
• Set up and maintain industrial communication networks, such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and Profibus.
• Provide expertise on electronic systems and their integration into overall system development and production.
• Support customer meetings and test events through occasional travel.

Benefits

• Industry-leading health coverage.
• Comprehensive retirement plans.
• Generous time-off policies and PTO.
• Holidays.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Campus amenities including fire pits, outdoor grills, pickleball and basketball courts, a frisbee golf course, paddleboards, and lakeside trails.

What This Job Offers

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