Job Description
Electrical Controls Engineer
Location : Onsite role based in Auburn Hills or Warren, Michigan
Our client is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. We're a manufacturing company focused on developing innovative electrical control solutions and supporting production operations across our facilities.
What You'll Do :
- Design and develop electrical control systems for new and existing products from order requirements and specifications
- Write PLC and HMI programs using Allen Bradley Logix & Siemens Simatic Step 7 software
- Create Sequence of Operations, Control Schematics, and Control Panel layout drawings using CAD software
- Generate bills of material for cost estimates and manufacturing processes
- Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing and field support as required
- Manage deadline-driven workload across multiple projects with occasional travel
Required Skills :
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferredMinimum 2 years of relevant experienceWorking knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery)Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software applicationsExperience troubleshooting electrical control circuits and reading mechanical drawings / electrical schematicsGeneral working and programming knowledge of PLC, HMI and VFDs with Allen Bradley Logix & Siemens Simatic Step 7 experience preferredAuthorized to work in the United StatesAbility to program variable frequency drives and controllersKnowledge of IEC, CEC, & DIN standardsExperience with sensor & power module technologies, failure mode analysis, and manufacturing solutions