Electrical Automation Engineer

Pacproinc, LLC; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacproinc, LLC in Souderton, United States, is seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical control systems for food packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or comparable technical degree and extensive experience with PLC and Motion Control programming.

The role includes responsibilities in electrical design, troubleshooting, and supporting installations, with opportunities to provide technical support to the service department. Pacproinc values innovation and reliability, ensuring dedicated support to our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical cabinet design and electrical component selection.
• Hands-on experience with Electrical design for automation systems.
• Familiarity with domestic and international electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of electrical control systems.
• Assist Service Team with remote troubleshooting.
• Provide Tier 3 Technical Support for the service department.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion Control programming

Electrical design and layout

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

ERP familiarity

CAD familiarity

MS Office familiarity

Education

BSEE or comparable technical degree

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

About the Company

Pacproinc is a leading designer and manufacturer of food packaging and processing equipment. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions to meet our customers' needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to our 24/7 service, ensuring our clients receive the support they need when they need it.

Position Overview

The Electrical Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for food packaging equipment and machinery. This engineer is responsible for the electrical design, PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging of equipment prior to shipment.

Responsibilities

• PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging experience.
• Motion Control devices including A/B, Danaher, Copley stepper/servo motors and drives.
• Electrical design and layout experience including power distribution, I/O devices, sensors, etc.
• Understanding of domestic and international electrical codes (NEC, NFPA79, IEC60204-1).
• Understanding of mechanics and basic mechanical skills.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting skills.
• Support of new or problem installations.
• Provide Tier 3 Technical Support for the service department.
• ERP, CAD and MS Office familiarity.
• Willingness to travel domestically and some internationally.
• Understand and maintain proper engineering procedures and maintain complete and accurate engineering documentation of all projects (scope of work, meeting notes, customer correspondence, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with customers, vendors, other engineers, machinists, assemblers, wiremen, technicians and supervisors.
• Ability to summarize information and communicate effectively with customers/vendors via email, phone calls, and face‑to‑face visits.
• Willingness and ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make suggestions for change.

Qualifications

• BSEE or comparable technical degree in electrical, automation, or controls engineering.
• Electrical cabinet design and electrical component selection.
• PLC and Motion Control programming of equipment.
• Test/de‑bug machines prior to shipment.
• Complete final commissioning checklist for machines.
• Assist Service Team with remote troubleshooting support.
• Assist Service Team with electrical component questions/support.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pacproinc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.