Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Andrews Cooper Technology LLC • Corvallis, OR

11d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Andrews Cooper is hiring a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design and document custom automation electrical systems. The work includes developing schematics, panel layouts, and electrical bills of materials; selecting and integrating off-the-shelf automation components; and designing power, control, and safety circuits in accordance with applicable industry standards. The engineer will support system startup and troubleshooting, participate in client and project-team meetings, contribute to the company’s electrical design standards, and assist with proposals and project estimates. The role may require travel between locations and to client sites, up to 20%.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional hands-on experience in Hardware Controls Engineering.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; reliable transportation is required due to multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background check required.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE.
• Experience designing electrical schematics.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Understanding of electrical drafting standards.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and document custom automation electrical systems, including schematics, panel layouts, and electrical bills of materials.
• Create detailed electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, including overview drawings, wiring diagrams, and panel and cabinet assembly drawings.
• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components, including controllers, pneumatics, fluidics, robots, vision systems, motion systems, sensors, part handling systems, safety systems, and conveyors.
• Design power, control, and safety circuits in compliance with NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and IEC 61508.
• Support system startup and troubleshooting as needed to validate designs.
• Participate in regular project meetings with clients and the project team to review design, schedule, budget, change notifications, and risks.
• Provide input to and maintain Andrews Cooper industrial electrical design standards and processes.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Stay current on product improvements and newly available technologies for integration.
• Assist with proposal writing by providing design concepts, labor and material estimates, and scheduling.
• Promote company values of exceptional engineering, trusted relationships, and uncompromised integrity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid maternity and paternity leave for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and community service.
• Eight paid holidays.
• In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• Hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills.
• Educational reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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