Controls Engineer - Hardware Designer

Deacro Industries; Town of Fulton, Stonington (NY, CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deacro Industries is seeking a Controls Electrical Engineer to design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and BOMs for industrial machinery. You will support control system architecture from concept through factory acceptance testing and collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure designs meet specifications.

Role involves design reviews, customer meetings, and occasional travel (<10%). Proficiency in AutoCAD (Electrical) and UL508A/NFPA 79 knowledge is preferred; strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering OR 2-year degree with relevant controls experience.
• Experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or automated machinery design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design, components, and electrical safety.
• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79 standards.
• Experience in manufacturing or capital equipment environments.
• 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, and BOMs.
• Support control system architecture and hardware design from design to FAT.
• Participate in job kickoff, design reviews, and customer meetings.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to meet specs.
• Assist troubleshooting during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams for installation.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate status, risks, and decisions.
• Interface with customers and vendors as required.
• Occasional travel for customer and vendor visits (<10%).
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Controls/Electrical Engineering Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office 365

Rockwell/Siemens familiarity

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.

Qualifications

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


• 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 Skills

• 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.

Education

Required

Associates or better in Electrical Engineering.

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