Electrical & Controls Engineer — Build Custom Automation

Jobot; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer in a hands-on, from-concept-to-completion role to design, program, integrate, and support control systems for highly customized machinery in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, and customer-facing teams to develop reliable automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, and sensors. This role requires a proactive engineer who can own projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting industrial automation or custom machinery.
• PLC and HMI programming experience with Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic, or similar platforms desired.
• Experience programming in Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical design software.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, safety circuits, controls, and machine safety components.
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, robotics, or automated material handling is a plus.
• FANUC robotics experience is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CE, and CSA requirements is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop panel layouts, electrical schematics, wire run lists, BOMs, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for machine control and automation applications.
• Develop programs using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Define controls requirements for automated equipment, tooling, material handling, and coordinated machine movements.
• Select and integrate motors, drives, sensors, safety components, and other industrial control hardware.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to evaluate and integrate specialty components.
• Support machine assembly, integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Assist technicians and customer-facing teams with diagnosing electrical and controls issues.
• Support robotic system integration and programming when applicable.
• Develop technical documentation, operating instructions, and user manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industrial safety requirements and standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer in a hands-on, from-concept-to-completion role to design, program, integrate, and support control systems for highly customized machinery in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, and customer-facing teams to develop reliable automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, and sensors. This role requires a proactive engineer who can own projects end-to-end.