Electrical Control Engineer

Integrated Control Technologies; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Control Technologies in Coppell, TX, is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to design, develop, and implement drive and control systems for plastic extruders. You will work on ACPAK and TEMPCOM-like products, creating electrical schematics, programming PLCs and HMIs, and configuring AC drives.

This on-site, full-time role requires strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing, sales, and service teams to meet customer requirements and ensure reliable,

Qualifications

• Reading and creating electrical schematics, panel layout, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming, and configuring AC drives and motion control.
• Strong troubleshooting of industrial control systems and system optimization.
• Knowledge of industrial automation standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement drive and control systems for plastic extruders.
• Program PLCs and HMIs, configure AC drives and motion control.
• Troubleshoot control issues and optimize system performance.
• Prepare documentation and support field installations as needed.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and service teams.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

AC drives

Motion control

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Safety standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

AC drives

Job description

Company Description

Integrated Control Technologies is a leading after-market provider of drive and control upgrades for plastic extruders. The company specializes in solutions that improve performance, reliability, and efficiency for industrial extrusion equipment. Key products include the ACPAK, a pre-engineered AC drive package up to 500 HP that can ship within 24 hours, and the TEMPCOM Extruder Control System, a graphic-oriented control platform designed for ease of use and advanced diagnostics. These offerings enable customers to modernize their equipment quickly, reduce downtime, and gain greater control over production processes.

Role Description

The Electrical Control Engineer will design, develop, and implement drive and control systems for plastic extruders, with a focus on upgrading and integrating products such as ACPAK and TEMPCOM. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating electrical schematics, programming PLCs and HMIs, configuring AC drives, and supporting system integration and commissioning. The role involves troubleshooting control issues, optimizing system performance, preparing documentation, and collaborating with manufacturing, sales, and service teams to meet customer requirements. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Coppell, TX, requiring close coordination with internal teams and occasional support for field installations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in electrical control design, including reading and creating schematics, panel layout, and wiring diagrams.


• Proficiency with PLC and HMI programming tools, and experience configuring AC drives and motion control systems.


• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial control systems, including diagnostic testing, root-cause analysis, and system optimization.


• Knowledge of industrial automation standards, safety regulations, and best practices for control system design in manufacturing environments.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Experience with extrusion or plastics processing equipment, or related heavy industrial machinery, is preferred.


• Willingness to work on-site in Coppell, TX and occasionally support installations or service activities at customer locations.