Responsibilities- Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control panel layouts, and BOMs.
- Support control system architecture and hardware design for industrial machinery from initial design through fabrication and factory acceptance testing.
- Participate in job kickoff, design reviews, and customer meetings as needed.
- Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure designs meet specifications.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and control system issues during build, testing, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to support equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
- Maintain project schedules and communicate status, risks, and design decisions to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with controls engineers across divisions to develop and maintain engineering standards.
- Interface with customers and vendors as required.
- Occasional travel for customer and vendor visits (
- Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline OR 2-year degree with 2+ years of relevant controls engineering experience
OR 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or automated machinery design.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
- Knowledge of industrial control panel design, component selection, and electrical safety practices.
- Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79 standards.
- Experience in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience in OEM machinery, converting, or wire and cable industry environments.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP preferred).
- Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems (Rockwell and Siemens).
- Familiarity with AC drive systems (e.g., Yaskawa, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex).
- Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional OEM engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and service).
- Self-starter with the ability to manage changing requirements and develop technical solutions independently.
