Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

• Ability to work on innovative technology
• Great team culture/work environment

• Design and program PLC ladder logic for automated systems using platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar.
• Develop intuitive HMI screens that align with PLC functionality and enhance operator usability.
• Create clear, accurate electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical while following customer and industry standards.
• Select appropriate electrical hardware and produce complete schematic drawing packages for system builds.
• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot control programs during system build and startup phases.
• Provide on-site support during installation and assist with system commissioning at customer facilities.
• Collaborate closely with robot programmers to ensure seamless system and equipment integration.
• Design and implement industrial network architectures using Ethernet, Device Net, Profi Net, CC-Link, and related protocols.
• Review existing customer equipment to confirm compatibility, performance, and compliance.
• Participate in peer reviews by validating others’ work and welcoming feedback on your own designs.
• Communicate regularly with engineers and customers to support current projects and explore future engineering needs.
• Evaluate electrical systems, components, and products to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovative design solutions.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on controls related course work
• Must understand PLC logic and have prior experience with programming from scratch. Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Siemens is preferred.
• Experience with HMI programming software
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Ability to design industrial power distribution circuitry
• Possess strong problem solving skills in order to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Knowledge of current safety standards
• Robotic and servo experience

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