Electrical Controls Engineer Entry Level / Junior

Entry Level / Junior Electrical Controls Engineer

M-Team Solutions is seeking an Entry Level / Junior Electrical Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated material handling and conveyor systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to grow within industrial automation, controls engineering, and material handling systems. This is a direct hire opportunity with our customer in the Columbus, OH area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and an interest in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and detailing of electrical control systems for automated material handling equipment

Create and modify:

Wiring diagrams

Control panel layouts

Electrical device layouts

Support PLC programming and troubleshooting for conveyor and automation systems

Assist with HMI screen development and operator interface design

Perform calculations related to:

Control panel power distribution

Conveyor cycle times

Safe distance validation

Support commissioning activities for PLC logic and HMI systems in both shop and field environments

Assist electricians and installation teams with troubleshooting field wiring issues

Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams

Participate in system testing, debugging, and startup activities

Support engineering documentation and project coordination efforts

Qualifications

0–3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Controls Design

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D required

AutoCAD 3D or similar software experience is a plus

Exposure to industrial control systems and automation equipment

Basic PLC programming knowledge preferred, including platforms such as:

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

GE

Exposure to HMI development platforms such as:

PanelView

GE

PROFACE

Understanding of industrial electrical systems and troubleshooting

Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, OSHA, and ANSI standards is a plus

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced engineering environment

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including Canada and Mexico

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

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