Electrical Controls Design Engineer

MJ Recruiters; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability

Job summary

MJ Recruiters seeks an Electrical Controls Design Engineer in Ohio to join a world-class manufacturing team. You’ll perform focused electrical design work at a desk, with roughly 40% PLC programming and 60% electrical design in a steady environment.

You’ll report to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager and tackle custom machinery projects, coordinating with mechanical engineers to realize robust machine designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• At least three years of experience performing similar engineering functions.
• PLC programming experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes.
• Program PLCs using Allen Bradley platforms for machinery.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and collaborate with mechanical engineers on designs.
• Design control panels and electrical hardware for machines.
• Create BOMs and implement design modifications as needed.
• Support sales and customer service with technical electrical expertise.

Skills

PLC programming

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for a Role That Truly Ticks Every Box?

• Culture First, Always: Join an organization that doesn’t just talk about company culture—they prove its importance to their team every single day.
• Unmatched Stability & Investment: When this company isn’t making major capital improvements, they’re investing heavily in their people. Plus, with a robust backlog of incoming orders, long-term stability is guaranteed!
• Learn from the Masters: Collaborate alongside a veteran engineering team boasting an average tenure of 18 years and over 160+ combined years of hands-on company expertise.
• Global Footprint: Take pride in working for not just an industry leader, but a respected world leader supplying cutting-edge equipment to an international market.

About the Role

An established, world-class manufacturing leader is searching for a focused Electrical Controls Design Engineer to join their collaborative electrical design engineering team.

If you thrive in a focused, office-based environment, this is an exceptional opportunity: you’ll spend up to 90% of your time working directly at your desk, diving deep into high-impact design work (roughly 40% PLC programming and 20% electrical design). Reporting directly to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager, you will tackle exciting custom machinery projects in a steady, supportive setting.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
• Programmable logic controller programming using Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
• Responsible for control panel and electrical hardware design
• Once trained, manage 1-6 design projects at a time
• Create bill of materials for design projects
• Make customized modifications to established designs
• Assist sales and customer service department with technical electrical expertise related to customer needs and quotations
• Communicate with customers on equipment needs and preferences
• Other duties directed by management

REQUIREMENTS for the Electrical Controls Design Engineer:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
• Depending on education, at least three years of experience performing similar engineering functions
• PLC programming
• Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• VFD and servo control design
• Strong project management
• OEM or machine integrator experience
• Electrical design, including panels and panel layout

Why You’ll Love Being Part of This Team

• A Structured Path to Success: Enjoy a dedicated, planned training program paired with a mentor Senior Controls Design Engineer to ensure you’re confident from day one.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Embrace genuine work-life balance with the freedom to establish your preferred core hours.
• Top-Tier Total Rewards: Secure a competitive base salary and DAY ONE comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
• Respected Global Impact: Pride yourself on working for a profitable, highly regarded global manufacturer that remains deeply invested in the local community.