Electrical Controls EngineerOn-site in Phoenix, AZOur client is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in Phoenix. This role is responsible for designing equipment and factory automation solutions across a wide range of industries, including semiconductor, medical, automotive, and aerospace. You will support projects from concept through production, working closely with customers, engineering teams, and vendors.
Responsibilities:- Develop concepts and design solutions for electrical and software automation, including calculations, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Create ladder logic and user interface programs based on sequences of operations defined by clients or internal engineering teams.
- Apply knowledge of electrical codes and specifications for designing, drafting, and manufacturing power distribution and control cabinets.
- Learn and apply industry-specific codes and compliance requirements (semiconductor, food, medical, aerospace, etc.).
- Produce AutoCAD schematics, cable assemblies, and bills of materials based on design specifications.
- Lead design review presentations with internal teams and external customers.
- Collaborate with supply chain and account managers to select components that optimize cost and lead time.
- Support Manufacturing during system builds to ensure adherence to design intent, customer specifications, and industry standards.
- Work with Field Service teams to provide onsite engineering support for installation, operation, retrofits, and repairs of Exentec-designed systems.
- Design with cost, manufacturability, and testability in mind.
- Occasionally work outside standard business hours to meet project deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical or controls engineering.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for designing schematics and cable assemblies.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs/HMIs; Visual Studio experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, Serial, DeviceNet).
- Experience with PID control loops for temperature, flow, pressure, and motion control.
- General understanding of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
- Ability to design power distribution systems up to 480VAC and low-voltage control panels.
- Basic understanding of PCB design is a plus.
