Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of related electrical engineering experience, often with a background in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• PLC programming and Ladder Logic skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a PSM-regulated environment is preferred for this specific role.
• Experience with CAD software like AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• Experience with PLC platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test electrical systems, components, and circuits for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts using CAD software like AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• Actively participate in PSM activities, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), to ensure that electrical designs meet all applicable safety standards, such as those from OSHA and NFPA.
• Design and program control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), with specific experience in platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens often required.
• Optimize control systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and maintenance teams to troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve equipment failures.
• Develop maintenance and testing procedures for electrical equipment.
• Plan and execute capital projects related to equipment upgrades and process improvements, including creating budgets, timelines, and procurement specifications.
• Work with mechanical, software, and other engineering disciplines, operations and management, to ensure projects meet all requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, engineering reports, and records throughout the project lifecycle.