Sr. Software and Controls Engineer

JBT Marel•Sandusky, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Software and Controls Engineer designs electrical control systems for oven and hot-baking food-processing equipment built at JBT Marel’s Sandusky, Ohio factory. The position is aligned with the Prepared Foods Division and reports to the Engineering Manager. The schedule is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote. The engineer develops and directs controls-system designs for industrial equipment, including improvements to existing designs and development of new equipment. Work includes gathering requirements; system-level design; PLC and HMI programming; system validation and implementation; component selection and sizing; engineering calculations and design validation; and use of AutoCAD Electrical. The role provides technical accountability through design collaboration and review, problem resolution, and equipment troubleshooting. It also supports customers and corporate functions, works with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives, estimates and tracks design labor and materials, and contributes to continuous improvement. The engineer ensures designs comply with engineering procedures, applicable industry standards and practices, and governmental regulations. Planned customer or vendor travel may be required up to 20%. JBT Marel describes a collaborative, inclusive global team culture and opportunities for development. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The company uses technology-assisted tools, including AI, to support application review; applications are reviewed by people, and AI does not make hiring decisions independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or an associate degree in a related field with at least five years of electrical and controls experience.
Expertise using Rockwell software to design electrical and controls systems for industrial equipment.
Expertise in Rockwell development software used to program PLCs.
Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical.
Knowledge and understanding of North American electrical codes and industry standards used in equipment design, including UL, CSA, NFPA, NEC, and IEC.
Ability to design electrical circuits and panels for industrial equipment and perform electrical design calculations, including calculations applicable to safety-circuit ratings.
Knowledge of industrial equipment and components such as VFDs, proximity switches, safety devices, SCADA, and HMIs.

Nice To Haves

NFPA level knowledge or qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct controls-system designs for industrial equipment, including improvements to existing equipment and designs for new equipment.
Guide drafters in creating drawings.
Select and size components, fit them within the controls framework, and calculate data needed to ensure equipment operates as intended.
Gather requirements and perform system-level design, PLC and HMI programming, system validation, implementation, calculations, and design validation.
Use AutoCAD Electrical in controls engineering work.
Provide technical accountability through collaborative concept and design development, review of electrical designs and engineering documentation, problem resolution, and equipment troubleshooting.
Support customers and corporate functions with expertise in electrical and control-system design, implementation, and support.
Work with customers, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Care, and Project Management to achieve project objectives with minimal oversight.
Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems and equipment.
Estimate and track control-systems design labor and materials.
Participate in continuous improvement within the electrical and controls group and across the organization.
Ensure compliance with engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards and practices, and governmental regulations applicable to electrical design of industrial equipment.
Travel to customer or vendor locations as needed, planned in advance, up to 20%.