Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, commissioning, and maintaining industrial control systems, with a strong focus on PLC troubleshooting, electrical system upgrades, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a collaborative mindset to support both engineering and maintenance teams. -Design, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, including mentoring technicians and junior engineers on PLC systems. -Conduct electrical studies to evaluate and improve existing equipment controls. -Create and update documentation for OEM electrical systems and generate ladder logic schematics where none exist. -Specify and order electrical components (e.g., sensors, VFDs, PLCs) to support engineering and maintenance operations. -Analyze plant processes and recommend improvements based on electrical and automation expertise. -Ensure compliance with company quality and safety standards. -Collaborate with contractors and internal teams on the design, costing, quoting, and execution of electrical and automation upgrades. -Support the installation and maintenance of various electrical system projects. -Provide engineering support for both internally and externally developed projects. -Interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years experience with Electrical Controls Engineering within industrial manufacturing environment Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, RSLogix and High Voltage systems AutoCAD experience with electrical line drawings/schematics Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent working experience

Full-time