Electrical Controls Engineer

Pro Mach, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

ProMach, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer for P.E. Labellers to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems on labeling equipment.

You will work across engineering, manufacturing, field service, and customers to deliver reliable systems meeting safety and quality standards, while supporting startup activities and ongoing maintenance. The role emphasizes UL/NEC/CE compliance, B&R platforms, and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Five to seven years of practical experience in electrical design, controls engineering, industrial automation, or application engineering; packaging machinery experience preferred.
• Experience with B&R PLC, HMI, motion control, and automation platforms; Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff beneficial.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI logic, servo systems, motors, VFDs, industrial networks, machine safety systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements for industrial machinery.
• Ability to develop accurate electrical schematics, BOMs, and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; able to work independently or with teams.
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency; ERP and document-control beneficial.
• Flexible, accountable, and willing to support project and customer success.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering to design and development of automated labeling equipment and related systems.
• Design electrical control panels, wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures meeting UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements.
• Create, review, and release electrical schematics, panel layouts, drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo motion, VFD, safety, and industrial network applications (B&R focus).
• Interface with project managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, field service, and customers to clarify specifications and objectives.
• Create and maintain BOMs, electrical documentation, software backups, and engineering change records.
• Work with panel shop and assembly to ensure panels meet drawings and quality standards.
• Inspect, install, and debug systems during assembly, factory acceptance, and site acceptance testing.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support for installation, startup, repair, retrofit, and electrical issues.
• Support development of preventive maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
• Maintain electronic files and revision-controlled records.
• Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Aftermarket regarding specs, capabilities, and schedules.
• Prioritize multiple projects based on customer commitments and director guidance.
• Review milestones and revise designs to support quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and cost.

Skills

B&R PLC

HMI

Motion control

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Panel design

Troubleshooting

Project management

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

P.E. Labellers is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support the electrical control systems used on rotary and linear labeling equipment. This role is responsible for electrical schematics, PLC and HMI programming, motion control, industrial networks, and machine safety systems. The position also supports machine assembly, debugging, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and customer startup activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Field Service, Aftermarket, Sales, Purchasing, and customers to deliver reliable labeling systems that meet customer requirements, applicable codes, quality standards, cost objectives, and delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering principles to the design and development of automated rotary and linear labeling equipment and related systems.
• Design electrical control panels, machine wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures that meet applicable UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements.
• Create, review, and release accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, technical drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo motion, variable frequency drive, safety, and industrial network applications, with emphasis on B&R controls platforms.
• Interface with project managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, field service technicians, and customers to clarify specifications and project objectives.
• Create and maintain complete bills of material, electrical documentation, software backups, and engineering change records.
• Work directly with panel shop and machine assembly personnel to ensure control panels and electrical systems are assembled, wired, installed, and operated in accordance with drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspect, install, troubleshoot, and debug machine systems during assembly, testing, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support for machine installation, startup, repair, retrofit, and electrical or controls issues.
• Support development of preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation for P.E. Labellers electrical systems.
• Maintain electronic files, program libraries, and engineering records in accordance with company standards and revision‑control practices.
• Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Project Management, Field Service, and Aftermarket regarding machine specifications, design information, capabilities, schedules, and problem resolution.
• Prioritize multiple projects based on customer commitments, internal requirements, and direction from the Director of Engineering.
• Review project milestones regularly and proactively revise designs or execution plans to support quality and on‑time delivery.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement and standardization initiatives that improve machine performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer meetings, equipment installation, commissioning, and technical service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of practical experience in electrical design, controls engineering, industrial automation, or application engineering. Packaging machinery experience is preferred.
• Experience with B&R PLC, HMI, motion control, and automation platforms is strongly preferred. Experience with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff is also beneficial.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI logic, servo systems, AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives, industrial networks, machine safety systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements applicable to industrial machinery.
• Ability to develop accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer‑facing communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and international engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP and engineering document‑control systems is beneficial.
• Flexible, accountable, and willing to do what is required to support project and customer success.

What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.