Electrical/Controls Engineer

NSG Group; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

NSG Group in Ohio seeks an Automation/Electrical Engineer to design, program, and maintain high‑reliability machine controls across multiple plants. You will configure systems, program PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and CAD models, and ensure compliance with codes while guiding project execution.

Travel up to 30% within the Toledo area; collaborate with maintenance and production teams to deliver cost‑effective automation solutions from design through startup.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% (primarily within Toledo area).
• Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.
• Strong problem solving abilities; experience with ABB or Fanuc robotics; PLC/HMI programming skills; power, motors & controls knowledge.
• Strong computer and network skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs, robotics, machine vision, and CAD to support production cells.
• Design, install, and startup new equipment, ensuring compliance with local and national codes.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment and provide training to plant personnel.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Machine vision

CAD

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

Robotics

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines for all supported NSG Plants
• Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content.
• Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary.
• Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.
• Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.
• Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
• Perform hands‑on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
• Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling.
• Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business‑related manufacturing problems.
• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
• Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.
• Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
• Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup.
• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact
• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction
• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives

Qualifications Required:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering – or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30%. Note: 90% of the travel will be within 5 hours of Toledo
• Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.

• Problem solving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power; motors & controls knowledge.

• Strong computer and network skills and process expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion.
• Dynamic individual who leads by example.
• Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications Desired:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Servo system knowledge and proficiency
• Vision system knowledge and proficiency
• Must be able to travel, with overnight stays if required.
• Must be available to supervise installations, if needed.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.