Electrical Controls Engineer

SMV Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Full benefits package

Job summary

SMV Recruiting, LLC is actively looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a manufacturer in the greater Rome, NY area. The ideal candidate must have an engineering degree, hands-on industrial experience, and PLC and HMI programming ability in Allen Bradley and Siemens. This is a local traveling field position with mileage reimbursement and company vehicles available.

It is a direct hire role with a salary around $100K-$125K and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of hands-on industrial electrical experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming for Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Experience with HMI programming and CAD electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Commission new and upgraded machines; debug and test until operational.
• Design electrical schematics and component layouts; develop PLC programs in ladder logic for AB and Siemens.
• Program and configure HMI screens and VFDs across production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on production machinery in real time.
• Lead DC-to-AC drive conversion projects; specify motor and drive sizes.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers; train floor staff on new equipment.
• Travel to company locations to support multiple teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

CAD design

Travel to sites

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens SIMATIC

CAD software

HMI software

Job description

Job Description

SMV Recruiting, LLC is actively looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a manufacturer in the greater Rome, NY area. The ideal candidate must have an engineering degree, hands-on industrial experience, and PLC and HMI programming ability in Allen Bradley and Siemens. This is a local traveling field position with mileage reimbursement and company vehicles available. It is a direct hire role with a salary around $100K-$125K and a strong benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Commission new and upgraded machines - debug, test, and adjust until fully operational

• Design electrical schematics and component layouts in CAD; develop and commission PLC programs in ladder logic using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms

• Program and configure HMI screens and variable frequency drives across production equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production machinery - hands-on, on the floor, in real time
• Manage DC-to-AC drive conversion projects - spec correct motor and drive sizes based on power and amp requirements

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations teams; train floor staff on new and updated equipment

• Travel to different company locations to support various teams and divisions

Requirements

• Hands-on 480V / 3-phase industrial electrical experience required
• Expert in PLC programming in ladder logic such as Allen Bradley (RS Logix) and Siemens with 10+ years experience
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with variable frequency drives and electrical schematic design in CAD
• NFPA 70E / Arc Flash familiarity preferred
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience a plus; SolidWorks a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Additional Information

• Location: Greater Rome, NY with mileage reimbursed for travel to other plant locations; company vehicles available on-site
• Benefits: Full benefits package
• Salary: $100,000-$125,000 depending on experience