Leggett & Platt

Electrical Controls Engineer

Leggett & Platt$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of Electrical Engineering experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in core responsibilities
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Effective communication with customers and suppliers
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical circuits and build prototypes to validate concepts
  • Program various PLCs including Phoenix, IDEC, and A-B
  • Conduct engineering calculations for design validation
  • Create and revise detailed drawings and bills of materials
  • Ensure successful completion of component introduction and change management
  • Perform board and system-level testing, preparing protocols for technicians
  • Document test results and produce high-level summary reports

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Focus on diversity of thought
  • Commitment to safety and employee care
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Encourages inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
As an Electrical Controls Engineer you will have the opportunity to design, test, and troubleshoot new components. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting the GSG/Machinery division. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.

So, what will you be doing as an Electrical Controls Engineer?
  • Design electrical circuits and build prototypes to prove concepts
  • Program various PLCs (i.e. Phoenix, IDEC, A-B, Mitsubishi, etc.)
  • Program in IEC 61131
  • Knowledgeable in servo sizing and selection
  • Knowledgeable in designing and programming coordinated motion systems
  • Perform engineering calculations
  • Create and revise detailed drawings and bill of materials
  • Ensure component introduction and change management activities are effectively completed and communicated
  • Perform board level and system level testing
  • Prepare test procedures and protocols for technicians
  • Document test results and generate high level summary reports
  • Work with others outside of engineering (i.e. manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, etc.)
  • Review product design for compliance with electrical engineering principles
  • Knowledgeable of UL, NEC, NFPA, and CE standards and work with Test Laboratories on getting product certified

To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • 2-3 years Electrical Engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience in many of the listed responsibilities
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally, and communicate and interact effectively with customers and suppliers

Things we consider a plus:
  • Hands on experience in troubleshooting servo systems, electro-mechanical systems, test engineering
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical departments
  • Self-motivated, organized, attentive to detail
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

What to Do Next

Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
  • Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.


We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.

About Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products for homes, offices, and automobiles. The company operates through four segments: Residential Products, Industrial Products, Furniture Products, and Specialized Products. The Residential Products segment produces and sells bedding and furniture components, such as innersprings, wire forms, and machines. The Industrial Products segment produces and sells drawn wire, wire products, and steel rod. The Furniture Products segment produces and sells furniture and components for office, residential, and hospitality markets. The Specialized Products segment produces and sells products such as automotive seating components, tubing, and aerospace ducting. Leggett & Platt was founded in 1883 by J.P. Leggett and C.B. Platt and is headquartered in Carthage, Missouri. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LEG.
Learn more about Leggett & Platt
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$247.6 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$4.2 billion
NASDAQ

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