Controls Engineer

Employbridge; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. The role covers PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, project leadership, troubleshooting, and customer support from concept through commissioning.

The candidate will design and modify electrical control systems, develop software and PC-based control programs, and create detailed schematics and layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year related experience or Associate's Degree with 4 years related experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD Electrical, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify electrical control systems.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and PC-based control programs.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and AutoCAD Electrical drawings.
• Develop BOMs, manuals, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations and component sizing.
• Support manufacturing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Lead projects and coordinate with customers and vendors

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Customer support

Reading electrical schematics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We're seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, project leadership, troubleshooting, and customer support from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and modify electrical control systems
• Develop PLC, HMI, and PC-based control programs
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and AutoCAD Electrical drawings
• Develop BOMs, manuals, test procedures, and engineering documentation
• Perform electrical calculations and component sizing
• Support manufacturing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Lead projects and coordinate with customers and vendors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree + 1 year of experience OR Associate's Degree + 4 years of related experience
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD Electrical, and troubleshooting control systems
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79 standards
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills