Controls Engineer

Michael Page; Williamsburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for custom industrial machinery. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and BOMs, and support control system architecture from design through FAT and commissioning.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to design reviews, and help maintain engineering standards. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-year degree with 2+ years of relevant controls engineering experience or 5+ years of 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 analytic 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 from initial design through fabrication and FAT.
• Participate in job kickoff, design reviews, and customer meetings.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to meet specs.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards with controls engineers across divisions.
• Interface with customers and vendors; travel <10% as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial controls

Electrical safety

Microsoft Office 365

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

2-year degree + 2+ years controls experience

5+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLC

Job description

Electrical Systems Engineer

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 (<10%). Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs. Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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 analytic 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.