Electrical and Control Design Engineer, OneMHS - Electrical and Control Engineering, Arch and Design

Roboticsconnected; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roboticsconnected in Atlanta, GA is seeking a motivated Hardware Development Engineer I to contribute to electrical and controls sub-components for material handling systems. In this entry-level role you will gain hands-on experience in power distribution, controls design, and industrial communication protocols under guidance from senior engineers.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and project management teams to deliver reliable designs, create schematics, BOMs, and trade studies,

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with guidance from senior team members
• Foundational understanding of hardware manufacturing process
• Interest in customer-focused design and end-to-end product knowledge

Responsibilities

• Assist in electrical sub-component design for power and controls systems; includes 3-phase and single-phase distribution
• Develop electrical layouts, schematics, and panel designs under guidance
• Design hardware sub-components with PCB layout considerations and EMI/EMC compliance
• Learn modular and scalable design prioritizing reliability and maintainability
• Create component drawings, BOMs, and documentation using CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks)
• Support control system architectures with IPCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems
• Configure and integrate VFDs and interfaces within material handling systems
• Select and integrate sensors, encoders, safety circuits and devices per safety standards
• Build and test prototypes to validate designs
• Evaluate designs through testing; troubleshoot defects and root causes
• Coordinate with suppliers to assess fabrication feasibility (DFM) and tolerances
• Assist in trade-off decisions on materials, availability, and cost
• Support NEC/NFPA 70 and other standards compliance
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and document design decisions
• Collaborate with product managers and peers on design discussions
• Facilitate design reviews and refine solutions to meet requirements
• Document research and design alternatives; justify decisions
• Communicate professionally and know when to listen
• Participate in intern interviews and team onboarding

Skills

Broad engineering knowledge

Data analysis

Systems modelling

Electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Hardware Development Engineer I (HDE I) to contribute to the research, design, and development of electrical and controls sub‑components for material handling systems within One MHS (One Material Handling Systems). In this entry‑level role, you will solve straightforward hardware‑related engineering problems with guidance from senior team members, gaining hands‑on experience in power distribution, controls design, and industrial communication protocols. As part of OneMHS, you will help shape how we design, build, and operate material handling capabilities through electrical and controls engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of engineering concepts (first‑order analysis, electrical and mechanical systems, data analysis, systems modelling) and foundational understanding of the hardware manufacturing process. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams including mechanical engineering, software, and project management to deliver quality electrical and controls sub‑component designs while learning industry standards and best practices.

This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career who is passionate about customer‑focused design, eager to learn end‑to‑end product and system knowledge, and ready to contribute quality artefacts including design schematics, component drawings, bill of materials, and trade studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Sub‑Component Design & Development
  • Assist in the design of electrical sub‑components for power and controls systems related to MH projects, including 3‑phase and single‑phase power distribution elements
  • Support development of electrical layouts, schematics, and panel designs under guidance from senior engineers
  • Design hardware sub‑components that match defined specifications and requirements, incorporating PCB layout best practices and EMI/EMC compliance considerations
  • Learn and apply modular and scalable design principles that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and performance
  • Develop component and assembly drawings, bill of materials, and supporting documentation using CAD modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks)
• Controls Engineering & Prototyping
  • Support the design and implementation of industrial communication networks utilizing EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET protocols under senior engineer guidance
  • Assist in developing control system architectures incorporating IPCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems
  • Learn to specify, configure, and integrate Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and associated interfaces within material handling systems
  • Assist in the selection, specification, and integration of sensors, encoders, safety circuits, and safety devices in accordance with applicable safety standards
  • Build and test prototypes of electrical and controls sub‑components to validate designs against specifications
• Design Validation, Supplier Coordination & Compliance
  • Evaluate designs through analysis and testing; troubleshoot, research root causes, and resolve defects when problems arise
  • Work with suppliers to understand feasibility of fabrication and manufacturing (DFM, tolerance analysis)
  • Assist the team in making trade‑off decisions regarding materials, availability, and cost
  • Support compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 and other applicable standards
  • Research how proposed solutions impact the product (cost, functionality, quality, durability, performance) and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Collaboration, Documentation & Learning
  • Work effectively with product managers, engineering peers, and other internal partners on team and product design discussions
  • Get designs reviewed and appropriately refine them to meet requirements; elevate risks or problems in solutions or project plans
  • Clearly document research, design alternatives considered, and reasons for rejection so future engineers understand your solutions
  • Communicate professionally with your team and other teams, knowing when to contribute and when to listen
  • Participate in intern interviews and help train interns about the team's mission, procedures, and products

A day in the life

Work alongside senior engineers to design electrical and controls sub‑components for material handling projects. Spend time learning about the product end‑to‑end — reviewing specifications, prototypes, and documentation. Use CAD tools to develop component drawings and schematics that match defined requirements. Collaborate with suppliers to understand manufacturing feasibility and assist the team in trade‑off decisions. Get your designs reviewed, refine based on feedback, and validate through analysis and testing. Document your research and design decisions clearly. Participate in team design discussions, scoping meetings, and intern interviews while building your foundational engineering skills in a supportive, innovation‑driven environment