Sr. Electrical Engineer Conveyor Systems

M-Team Solutions is currently recruiting for a Sr. Electrical Engineer for a direct hire opportunity supporting large-scale material handling and conveyor automation projects in the Columbus, OH area. We are looking for experienced controls engineers with strong PLC, HMI, and industrial automation backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and commission electrical control systems for material handling equipment and conveyor systems

Create electrical drawings and detailing packages including:

Wiring diagrams

Control panel layouts

Electrical device layouts

Program and troubleshoot PLC systems for automated conveyor applications

Design and develop HMI screens and operator interfaces

Define electrical components and generate Bills of Material (BOMs)

Write Sequence of Operations and system functionality documentation

Perform calculations related to:

Power distribution

Cycle times

Industrial communications networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, etc.)

Configure and validate VFD parameters for conveyor systems including load sharing applications

Lead commissioning activities in both shop and field environments

Support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging of field wiring issues

Coordinate with electricians, millwrights, and skilled trades during installation

Conduct plant and construction site inspections

Lead project meetings and communicate directly with customers and vendors

Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff

Qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering and industrial controls design

Strong experience with PLC programming platforms such as:

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

GE

Experience designing HMI systems including:

PanelView

GE

PROFACE

Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D required

Understanding of industrial electrical standards and codes including:

NEC

NFPA 79

UL 508A

OSHA

ANSI

Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial electrical systems

Experience with material handling equipment and automotive manufacturing environments preferred

Strong communication and project leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously

Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial and manufacturing environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel to project sites including Canada and Mexico

Must be available for occasional weekends, overtime, nights, and holidays as required by project schedules

Must be physically capable of climbing ladders/scaffolding and standing or walking for extended periods