Electrical Controls Engineer — Design & Commission

TheMasonGroup

Hackensack (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TheMasonGroup in New Jersey is seeking two Electrical Controls Engineers to join a well‑established industrial equipment manufacturer with 50+ years of engineering excellence. One position targets a junior to mid‑level candidate (2+ years), and the other seeks a senior engineer with extensive hands‑on electrical design, programming, and automation experience.

You will design, develop, and program electrical control systems, create schematics and panel layouts, specify components, program

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical controls, panel design, or related engineering environment.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
Basic PLC programming knowledge or exposure to automation software.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and program industrial electrical control systems to meet engineering and client requirements.
Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software.
Specify, select, and configure control system components such as PLCs, VFDs, relays, sensors, and breakers.
Program PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred).
Layout and design control panels and motor control centers (MCCs).
Perform validation testing and troubleshoot electrical systems during build and final assembly.
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and production teams to ensure full integration.
Provide technical documentation including BOMs, manuals, wiring lists, and startup procedures.