Electrical Controls Engineer

Post Date

Jun 05, 2025

Location

Dover,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07801
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

NNJ-295489fe-b637-4b09-a1c1-db7eb4ed3e0f

Pay Rate

$120k - $130k (estimate)

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.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Industrial Hydraulics and Vacuum experience
NEC, NFPA 70E and 79 codes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.