Electrical & Controls Engineer: Custom Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer in Amherst, NH to design and program control systems for custom machinery. You will develop electrical schematics, BOMs, and documentation, and collaborate with mechanical engineers and vendors to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role requires PLC/HMI expertise (Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic), ladder logic/structured text, and experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related preferred.
• 2-5 years hands-on experience designing and supporting industrial automation or custom machinery.
• PLC and HMI programming experience with Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic or similar platforms.
• Experience with Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop panel layouts, electrical schematics, wire run lists, BOMs, specs, and 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 movements.
• Select and integrate motors, drives, sensors, safety components, and other industrial control hardware.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to evaluate and integrate 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 safety requirements and standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

AutomationDirect

Panasonic

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Leoforce is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer in Amherst, NH to design and program control systems for custom machinery. You will develop electrical schematics, BOMs, and documentation, and collaborate with mechanical engineers and vendors to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role requires PLC/HMI expertise (Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Panasonic), ladder logic/structured text, and experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.