Controls Engineer

Integrated Talent Strategies; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Talent Strategies seeks an experienced electrical controls engineer to develop and redesign control systems for current and new products. You will work from orders and specifications, producing final control circuitry, PLC/HMI programs, and CAD layouts while leading customer interactions and project execution.

The role requires strong knowledge of NFPA 70/79, ability to troubleshoot, and collaboration with engineering, sales, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Design electrical controls and systems for products
• Lead engineer for customer orders and project management
• Proficient with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; CAD drawings and schematics

Responsibilities

• Design electrical controls and systems for products.
• Write PLC, HMI, PC, and other control programs.
• Create sequences of operations, control schematics, and panel layouts.
• Create BOMs and routings for cost estimates and manufacturing.
• Create owner's manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables.
• Perform electrical calculations for sizing components.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing.
• Provide field support as required.
• Lead orders with customer interaction and vendor communication.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI development

CAD drafting

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

Summary

Develop or redesign electrical controls for new or existing products. Work from order requirements or specifications to create final control circuitry and program logic using software and engineering calculations. Capable of working independently and may lead customer orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design electrical controls/systems for products
• Write PLC, HMI, PC, and other control programs
• Create Sequence of Operations, Control Schematics, and Control Panel layout drawings using CAD software
• Create bills of material and routings for cost estimates and manufacturing
• Create owner's manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables
• Perform electrical computations for sizing components
• Provide technical support during manufacturing
• Provide field support as required
• Lead Engineer for sales orders: customer interaction, vendor communication, project management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 79
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Electrical Leadership skills for Lead Engineer role
• General knowledge of PLC, HMI, and PC-based control hardware/software
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, sales, and production teams

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience or Associate's Degree in electrical engineering with 4 years relevant experience.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel