Electrical & Controls Engineer

Jobot; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer in a hands-on, from-concept-to-completion role to design, program, integrate, and support control systems for highly customized machinery in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, and customer-facing teams to develop reliable automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, and sensors. This role requires a proactive engineer who can own projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting industrial automation or custom machinery.
• PLC and HMI programming experience with Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic, or similar platforms desired.
• Experience programming in Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, safety circuits, controls, and machine safety components.
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, robotics, or automated material handling is a plus.
• FANUC robotics experience is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CE, and CSA requirements is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop panel layouts, electrical schematics, wire run lists, BOMs, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for machine control and automation applications.
• Develop programs using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Define controls requirements for automated equipment, tooling, material handling, and coordinated machine movements.
• Select and integrate motors, drives, sensors, safety components, and other industrial control hardware.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to evaluate and integrate specialty components.
• Support machine assembly, integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Assist technicians and customer-facing teams with diagnosing electrical and controls issues.
• Support robotic system integration and programming when applicable.
• Develop technical documentation, operating instructions, and user manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industrial safety requirements and standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

Job description

Design, Program & Build Custom Automation From Concept to Completion

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cody MacLellan.

Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us

A growing manufacturer of custom automated equipment is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support control systems for highly customized machinery.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys taking equipment from concept through build, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, and customer‑facing teams to develop reliable automation solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, sensors, and other industrial control components.

Why join us

• Build custom equipment from the ground up, not just maintain existing systems.
• Work hands‑on with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, and industrial automation.
• Own projects from initial concept and design through build, testing, and implementation.
• Solve unique engineering challenges in a highly customized machine‑building environment.
• Collaborate directly with mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, and customers.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of technologies instead of working on the same equipment every day.
• Join a growing organization offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop panel layouts, electrical schematics, wire run lists, BOMs, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for machine control and automation applications.
• Develop programs using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Define controls requirements for automated equipment, tooling, material handling, and coordinated machine movements.
• Select and integrate motors, drives, sensors, safety components, and other industrial control hardware.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to evaluate and integrate specialty components.
• Support machine assembly, integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Assist technicians and customer‑facing teams with diagnosing electrical and controls issues.
• Support robotic system integration and programming when applicable.
• Develop technical documentation, operating instructions, and user manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industrial safety requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of hands‑on experience designing and supporting industrial automation or custom machinery.
• PLC and HMI programming experience. Experience with Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience programming in Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, safety circuits, controls, and machine safety components.
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, robotics, or automated material handling is a plus.
• FANUC robotics experience is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CE, and CSA requirements is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.