Controls Designer – Industrial Automation

BOS Innovations Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Flexible extended health and dental

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership and mentorship programs

Career planning and internal growth

Staff appreciation lunches & socials

Job summary

BOS Innovations Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Controls Designer to develop electrical and pneumatic designs for custom automation systems.

You will create accurate, practical designs that meet customer requirements and are cost-effective to build, integrate, and support by the project team. Responsibilities include drafting schematics with SolidWorks Electrical, selecting components, and collaborating across engineering, programming, and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical-design software.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, including PLC-based systems, I/O, safety devices, sensors, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in custom industrial automation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
• Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
• Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
• Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
• Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
• Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
• Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
• Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

BOS Innovations Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Controls Designer to develop electrical and pneumatic designs for custom automation systems.

You will create accurate, practical designs that meet customer requirements and are cost-effective to build, integrate, and support by the project team. Responsibilities include drafting schematics with SolidWorks Electrical, selecting components, and collaborating across engineering, programming, and project management.