Electrical Controls Engineer – Food Equipment Automation

Robert Reiser & Company, Inc; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Reiser & Co. in Canton, MA, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced control systems for food-processing equipment. You will develop schematics, select components, and integrate Rockwell platforms across projects, from concept through startup.

Travel to customer sites and vendors will be required. The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical designers and manufacturing teams, ensuring FAT/SAT, and maintaining strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years in industrial control design.
• Strong Rockwell Automation knowledge: CompactLogix, Studio 5000, PanelView.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Familiar with NFPA, UL, CSA, IEC standards.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP for BOMs and change orders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and teams to develop automation solutions.
• Design and implement electrical control systems and schematics.
• Program and commission PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and networks.
• Perform FAT/SAT and commissioning at customer sites.
• Create technical documentation and manuals.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshoot.
• Travel to job sites and suppliers as required.
• Support UL/CSA inspections and safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Rockwell Automation

PLC programming

HMI development

Travel flexibility

Electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation tools

Omron

Lenze

Nidec

AutoCAD Electrical

PanelView/FactoryTalk

Job description

Robert Reiser & Co. in Canton, MA, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced control systems for food-processing equipment. You will develop schematics, select components, and integrate Rockwell platforms across projects, from concept through startup.

Travel to customer sites and vendors will be required. The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical designers and manufacturing teams, ensuring FAT/SAT, and maintaining strong documentation.