Electrical Controls Engineer

Applied Industrial Technologies; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid power distributor is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the sales team with technical expertise in the design of fluid power systems and customer integrations. Responsibilities include developing schematics, programming PLCs and HMIs, and troubleshooting on-site electrical issues. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and working knowledge of CAD. This role may require occasional travel to customer locations and mechanical hands-on assistance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, preferably Electrical.
• Working knowledge of CAD is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales force with technical expertise in fluid power systems design.
• Develop project schematics and component BOM to meet application requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues for customers via phone, email, and on-site.

Skills

AutoCAD LT

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical components selection

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

C_More programming software

Job description

S.G. Morris Co., a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), the world's largest fluid power distributor, is looking for a Controls Engineer who will assist our sales force with technical expertise for the design of fluid power systems and customer system integrations. This includes preparing schematics, test procedures and recommend components. You will provide integral project management for these systems.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work with AutoCAD LT for wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Fundamental understanding of UL, CE, CSA and NEC. Ability to read and understand these and other standards.
• Develop control scheme estimate quotes based on customer/salesmen descriptions of potential job requirements.
• Select electrical components appropriate for applications (mobile, industrial, environmental, etc.)
• Develop full electrical project schematics and component BOM to meet application requirements.
• Develop panel layouts. Must understand layout flow for power and logic wiring isolation.
• Program PLC's and HMI's using RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000.
• Program HMI's using C_More programming software.
• Work with shop to insure wiring is in accordance with project requirements.
• Understanding of mobile controls and components a plus.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues via phone, e-mail and in person on site at customer facilities.
• Deal with requests from multiple salesmen at one time.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects with branch personnel, including sales and shop associates.
• Travel to customer locations occasionally required.
• Mechanical hands‑on assistance may be required on occasion.

Requirements:

• Degree in engineering, Electrical preferred
• Working knowledge of CAD
• Ability to read / understand technical drawings.
• Fluid Power Industry experience is a plus

Desired characteristics:

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Listening, negotiating, and effective problem solving skills.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems.
• Organization skills, detailed oriented and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency with Word, Excel and other Office application
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.