Electrical Controls Engineer — Automation & Robotics

Vital Materials Co., Limited; Bowling Green (OH); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Résumé du poste

Vital Materials Co., Limited is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain PLC/HMI-driven control systems across our manufacturing operations in Bowling Green, Ohio. You will ensure equipment reliability, safety compliance, and process efficiency while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs and robots, maintaining electrical drawings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or related field
• 1–5 years of experience in electrical controls and automation in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi or similar) and HMI/SCADA
• Experience with motor control systems, VFDs, instrumentation and sensors
• Familiarity with safety standards (NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA)
• Proficiency in CAD for electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation for all systems
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, drives, and industrial networks
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot ABB robots using Robot Studio and the Flex Pendant interface
• Support daily operations by diagnosing and resolving electrical and automation issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new equipment and system upgrades
• Plan and execute control system modifications to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Assist in commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and automation projects
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by integrating new technologies and automation solutions
• Train technicians and operators on safe and effective use of control systems

Connaissances

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Robotics integration

Electrical schematics

Motor control & VFDs

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Outils

AutoCAD Electrical

Description du poste

Vital Materials Co., Limited is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain PLC/HMI-driven control systems across our manufacturing operations in Bowling Green, Ohio. You will ensure equipment reliability, safety compliance, and process efficiency while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs and robots, maintaining electrical drawings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.