Controls Engineer

Michael Page; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Job summary

Michael Page seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical systems for custom industrial machinery, creating schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and BOMs. You will support control system architecture from design through factory acceptance testing and work with cross-functional teams to meet specifications.

The role requires experience in industrial automation, proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with UL508A/NFPA 79 standards, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline OR 2-year degree with 2+ years of relevant controls engineering experience
• OR 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or automated machinery design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design, component selection, and electrical safety practices.
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79 standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Support control system architecture and hardware design for industrial machinery from initial design through fabrication and factory acceptance testing.
• Participate in job kickoff, design reviews, and customer meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and control system issues during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to support equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate status, risks, and design decisions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with controls engineers across divisions to develop and maintain engineering standards.
• Interface with customers and vendors as required.
• Occasional travel for customer and vendor visits (
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

UL508A & NFPA 79

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

EtherNet/IP networking

Microsoft Office 365

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline OR 2-year degree with 2+ years of relevant controls engineering experience

5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Design & develop electrical systems for custom industrial machinery
• Hands on experience supporting the design of electrical systems

• Design & develop electrical systems for custom industrial machinery
• Hands on experience supporting the design of electrical systems

About Our Client

The organization is a global leader in extrusion and converting technology, with equipment operating in customer facilities worldwide

Job Description

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Support control system architecture and hardware design for industrial machinery from initial design through fabrication and factory acceptance testing.
• Participate in job kickoff, design reviews, and customer meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and control system issues during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to support equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate status, risks, and design decisions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with controls engineers across divisions to develop and maintain engineering standards.
• Interface with customers and vendors as required.
• Occasional travel for customer and vendor visits (
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager.

The Successful Applicant

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline OR 2-year degree with 2+ years of relevant controls engineering experience

OR 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or automated machinery design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design, component selection, and electrical safety practices.
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79 standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in OEM machinery, converting, or wire and cable industry environments.
• Understanding of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP preferred).
• Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems (Rockwell and Siemens).
• Familiarity with AC drive systems (e.g., Yaskawa, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex).
• Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional OEM engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and service).
• Self-starter with the ability to manage changing requirements and develop technical solutions independently.

What's on Offer

• Salary: $90,000 - $125,000
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Paid Vacation time
• 401k with company match available

Contact: Marios Peripanos

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7094766