Electrical Controls Engineer

180 Engineering; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Controls Engineer, where you'll integrate cutting-edge machines into existing systems. In this dynamic role, you will oversee electrical specifications, manage project schedules, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions. Your expertise in electrical engineering and automation will play a crucial role in enhancing production processes while ensuring sustainability and safety. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the fabricated metal products industry, working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Strong skills in PLC and process automation for manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical specifications from concept to completion.
• Conduct safety analysis and ensure compliance with safety codes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Process Automation

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Related Technical Degree

Tools

EPLAN 2D

Siemens PLCs

AB PLCs

IBA

SAP

Office Suite

RsLogix

FactoryTalk

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer (Direct Hire)

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Job Requisition: 7329

Annual Salary Range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Description

The Electrical Engineer will support an interdisciplinary team to integrate new equipment (machines) into US-based locations. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the electrical system specifications, maintaining control of electrical project expenditures to avoid cost overruns, supervising contractors and vendors, and managing project schedules. As part of the project team, you will drive conceptual solutions for our production processes and ensure its implementation to meet project goals. Sustainability and safety are essential components for all our plant concepts.

Responsibilities

• Handle all electrical specifications of projects from concept to completion
• Ensure the system design and final implementation meet the project goals
• Conduct safety analysis, electrical safety design, and safety chains
• Full electrical integration of new machines to existing structures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical degree
• 3-5 years related job experience
• Strong electrical, electronic, PLC, and process automation skills on complex manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with OSHA and electrical safety codes (NFPA, UL, IEC)
• Expertise in EPLAN 2D, Siemens & AB PLC’s, IBA, SAP, Office Suite, Project Management is beneficial
• Siemens Step7 - WinCC programming experience preferred
• RsLogix - FactoryTalk programming experience necessary
• Strong organizational & communicational skills to support and guide interdisciplinary project teams

Employment Type

Full-time

Industries

Fabricated Metal Products

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)