Job Description
The E4 Electrical Controls Engineer provides senior‑level technical leadership for assigned automation projects, with responsibility for guiding electrical and controls solutions from early concept through implementation. In this role, the engineer reviews and influences machine and system designs, ensuring technical soundness, cost effectiveness, and alignment with manufacturing and business objectives. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include translating grass‑roots automation concepts into scalable electrical and controls architectures, defining system requirements, evaluating and selecting PLC platforms, robotics solutions, and control hardware, and overseeing the development of detailed electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tools. The engineer brings deep expertise in PLC programming, system integration, and full robotic integration to guide design decisions and resolve complex technical challenges. This role plays a key part in cost management by weighing trade‑offs in design approach, hardware selection, and system complexity. The E4 independently manages long‑term projects, setting technical direction, developing schedules, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders, and communicating status, risks, and decisions to leadership. Shop floor involvement will vary by project phase, with focused engagement during build, commissioning, startup, and critical troubleshooting activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of experience working as a controls engineer or related role
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, Associate’s degree in a related engineering field and combination of relevant experience can be considered (associates + at least 10 years)
Extensive experience programming PLC’s
Experience fully integrating Robots
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
Project management experience - ability to independently manage long-term projects and a history of successful project results
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Automation experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.