Electrical Controls Engineer: Automation System Design

Ascential Technologies; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies is seeking an electrical design professional to develop and integrate control systems for custom automation equipment. You will create schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD, while coordinating with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accurate, manufacturable designs.

The role requires 1–5 years of experience in industrial automation, proficiency with CAD tools, and a strong focus on integrating electrical, pneumatic,

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design within an industrial automation or manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing systems for custom machinery, assembly lines, or test equipment.
• Proficiency with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD and related drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automation equipment, including assembly, inspection, and testing systems.
• Develop detailed schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD.
• Integrate electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems into cohesive control solutions.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support program timelines by delivering designs that align with project scope, cost, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Electrical design work

Industrial automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Load calculations

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

Ascential Technologies is seeking an electrical design professional to develop and integrate control systems for custom automation equipment. You will create schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD, while coordinating with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accurate, manufacturable designs.

The role requires 1–5 years of experience in industrial automation, proficiency with CAD tools, and a strong focus on integrating electrical, pneumatic,