Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting control systems for low- to medium-voltage electrical power equipment. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and compliant control solutions for products such as PDUs, RPPs, switchboards, and related infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in Hyper’s product development and delivery by ensuring control systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry standards. The role works cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, software, and quality teams across the full product lifecycle—from concept through commissioning and field support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in electrical controls engineering in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Experience with data center infrastructure, power distribution equipment, or similar systems
- Hands-on experience with low- to medium-voltage power systems
- Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, CAN, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, codes, and standards
- Experience supporting UL-regulated products and certification processes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SCADA systems and remote monitoring
- Exposure to industrial cybersecurity considerations
- Experience with regulatory testing and certification (UL, IEC, CE)
- Experience with PLM/PDM systems
- PMP certification or experience leading technical projects
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for low- and medium-voltage power equipment
- Create control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation
- Specify and program PLCs, HMIs, relays, sensors, and communication devices
- Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of system-level control issues during manufacturing and in the field
- Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities
- Drive standardization of control architectures and reusable design components
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
- Ensure compliance with electrical and controls standards (UL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, IEEE)
- Support UL certification, testing, and inspection processes
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing execution
- Contribute to improvements in system reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability
- Support long-term controls strategy and product roadmap initiatives
- Designing and updating electrical control schematics and system architectures
- Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
- Supporting production teams with build documentation and issue resolution
- Participating in testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting efforts
- Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve system performance
Benefits
- In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers the opportunity to grow your engineering career in a fast-paced and evolving organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
