Controls Engineer - 27367

Electrical Controls Engineer

Custom Machinery & Automation | Hands-On Engineering

Our client is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and support electrical control systems for custom machinery and industrial automation equipment. This role offers hands-on involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from electrical design and PLC programming through testing, troubleshooting, and implementation.

Key Focus

PLC Programming | HMI Development | Electrical Design | Control Panels | Custom Machinery | Industrial Automation

What You’ll Do

• Design electrical control systems for custom machinery and automated equipment
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, CNC systems, and related controls
• Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, BOMs, and design documentation
• Review project specifications and develop practical controls solutions
• Select and integrate electrical and automation components
• Support machine testing, debugging, validation, startup, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot controls issues and perform root cause analysis
• Collaborate with mechanical, project, manufacturing, and other engineering teams
• Ensure designs meet performance, schedule, quality, and cost requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve controls standards, machine performance, and engineering processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience designing electrical controls for industrial machinery or automated equipment
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, and wiring methods
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with electrical CAD/design software
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Custom machinery, automation, or machine-building experience
• Control panel design and integration
• CNC controls
• Machine startup and commissioning
• Motion control, drives, sensors, and industrial automation components
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing
• Experience supporting projects from concept through implementation

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on controls engineering, custom equipment, and solving complex automation challenges while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.