Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH

Nbutexas; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH is a full-time, on-site role with an annual salary of $115,000–$130,000 and travel up to 30%. The position leads control system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and hands-on support for major industrial clients across North America.

Based in Dayton, you will create electrical schematics, develop panel builds, and work with project teams to define scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience
• 1+ years of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Experience with PLC logic, relay systems, and HMI development
• Working knowledge of 240V/480V single- and three-phase systems
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 30%
• Comfortable working in both an office and industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and enclosure layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems (ladder logic and white paper programming)
• Develop parts order sheets and support panel builds
• Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for startup, commissioning, and technical support
• Work closely with project managers and engineering leadership to define scope and support custom builds
• Interpret electrical codes, perform arc flash calculations, and support internal safety standards
• Support the continuous improvement of product designs and documentation standards

Skills

PLC logic

HMI development

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematic design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens systems

Mitsubishi/Mitz systems

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH

Full-Time | On-Site | $115,000–$130,000 | Up to 30% Travel

A leading provider of custom furnace systems and refractory solutions is hiring a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer to join their engineering team based in Dayton, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to lead control system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and provide hands-on engineering support for major industrial clients across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and enclosure layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical


• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems (ladder logic and white paper programming)


• Develop parts order sheets and support panel builds


• Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for startup, commissioning, and technical support


• Work closely with project managers and engineering leadership to define scope and support custom builds


• Interpret electrical codes, perform arc flash calculations, and support internal safety standards


• Support the continuous improvement of product designs and documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering


• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience


• 1+ years of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience


• Experience with PLC logic, relay systems, and HMI development


• Working knowledge of 240V/480V single- and three-phase systems


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 30%


• Comfortable working in both an office and industrial environment

Preferred Experience

• Siemens and Mitz systems


• Arc flash calculations or risk assessments


• Combustion systems or heat-based industrial equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000–$130,000 annual salary


• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions


• 401(k) with 10% employer match


• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability


• Paid holidays and PTO


• Travel expense reimbursement


• Strong long-term growth opportunities in a technical, project-focused environment

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Charles Frede