Electrical Controls Engineer

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer
New Berlin, WI or Traverse City, MI
$90-110,000
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop industrial PLC control solutions to meet customer-specified requirements.
• Select suitable system hardware (PLCs, HMIs, industrial electronics).
• Program PLCs primarily on Rockwell Automation platforms; knowledge of Siemens or Beckhoff is a plus.
• Develop operator HMI screens per customer requirements (FactoryTalk View ME/SE).
• Utilize control networks and connectivity: Rockwell EtherNet/IP, Siemens Profinet, standard Ethernet, and client-server database connectivity.
• Design project-specific control panels; AC/DC power distribution for control systems (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC circuits), operator console layouts, and wiring schematics.
• Provide regular project reporting (execution progress, planning, cost, profitability).
• Perform in-house platform tests.
• Lead/assist with commissioning of control systems at customer sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution is required.
• 5+ years experience in an industrial environment.
• Previous commissioning experience preferred.
• Extensive experience programming with Rockwell Automation software.
• Knowledge of I/O networks (ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical helpful; general CAD (AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks) is an advantage.
• Functional Safety and safety programming experience desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical controls legislation/standards (NFPA, UL) and basic industrial codes.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.