Electrical Controls Engineer
Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for custom machinery and automated equipment.
This is a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer opportunity supporting projects from initial concept and electrical design through PLC/HMI programming, testing, startup, and commissioning.
Key Focus: Electrical Controls Design | PLC/HMI Programming | Custom Machinery | Industrial Automation | Electrical Schematics
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
- Experience designing electrical control systems for machinery or automated equipment
- Hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience
- Experience creating and interpreting electrical schematics
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, and wiring methods
- Experience with control panel design and component selection
- Proficiency with electrical CAD/design software
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
What You'll Do
- Design electrical control systems for custom machinery and industrial automation projects
- Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, bills of materials, and engineering documentation
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and related machine controls
- Review customer requirements and develop practical controls solutions
- Participate in concept, design, and final project reviews
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout equipment development
- Support equipment testing, system validation, startup, and commissioning
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment issues
- Maintain accurate engineering and project documentation
- Improve controls designs and engineering processes
- Provide occasional customer-site and equipment startup support as needed
Preferred Experience
- Custom machinery or machine building
- Industrial automation equipment
- Electrical control panel design and integration
- PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting
- CNC or related machine-control systems
- Equipment startup and commissioning
- Automated manufacturing equipment
The Electrical Controls Engineer is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Industrial Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Engineer, or PLC Controls Engineer.
