Electrical Control Engineer

Integrated Control Technologies; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Control Technologies in Coppell, TX, seeks an Electrical Control Engineer for a full-time, on-site role. You will design, configure, and support electrical control systems for plastic extruder drive upgrades, including ACPAK and TEMPCOM, and perform hands-on troubleshooting.

You will develop schematics, specify components, program and commission systems, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure standards compliance and continuous improvement of control designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong foundation in electrical controls and electrical design; ability to design and configure industrial control systems.
• Experience reading and creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts for extrusion drive and control upgrades.
• Program and commission control systems and perform hands‑on troubleshooting of equipment and control panels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to gather requirements and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electrical design

PLC controls

VFDs/AC drives

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Integrated Control Technologies is an after-market leader in drive and control upgrades for plastic extruders, providing specialized solutions to improve performance and reliability. The company’s product portfolio includes ACPAK, a pre-engineered AC drive package up to 500 HP that can be shipped within 24 hours, supporting rapid deployment and minimized downtime. Integrated Control Technologies also offers the TEMPCOM Extruder Control System, a graphic-oriented control platform designed for ease of use and advanced diagnostic capabilities. By combining fast delivery, user-friendly interfaces, and robust control technology, the company helps manufacturers optimize their extrusion operations.

Role Description

The Electrical Control Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Coppell, TX. This role is responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting electrical control systems for plastic extruder drive and control upgrades, including solutions such as ACPAK and TEMPCOM. Day-to-day tasks include developing electrical schematics, specifying components, programming and commissioning control systems, and performing hands‑on troubleshooting of equipment and control panels. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams and customers to gather requirements, ensure compliance with applicable standards, and support system integration and testing. The role also involves preparing documentation, providing technical support, and contributing to continuous improvement of control designs and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Electrical Engineering with practical experience in Electrical Controls and Electrical Design. Proficiency in Control Systems Design, including PLC-based controls, VFDs/AC drives, and industrial automation architecture.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems, including diagnosing and resolving equipment and system issues.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD or similar tools.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and best practices related to electrical and control systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on‑site in a hands‑on manufacturing and retrofit environment.
• Experience with extruder systems, motion control, or plastics processing equipment is a plus.

Must haves

• Practical experience in electrical controls and electrical design, including the ability to design and configure industrial control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical panel design, schematic development, and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation.
• Must be located in commutable distance to Coppell, Texas or Houston, Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice to haves

• Proficiency in PLC-based control system design, including VFDs/AC drives and industrial automation architectures
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD or similar tools
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electrical and control systems, including diagnosing and resolving equipment and system issues
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and best practices for electrical and control systems
• Experience with extruder systems, motion control, or plastics processing equipment

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