Electrical Controls Engineer - Global Travel & Field Support

Independent Machine Company; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Machine Company is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems for web processing machinery. You will work on PLC/HMI software, electrical panels, and servo drive integration in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and experience with Rockwell AB PLCs and FactoryTalk View Studio. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards, PLC & HMI logic, servo/AC/DC motors, electrical power distribution.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Familiar with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View Studio HMI Panel Builder programming.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Familiar with UL, NEMA and CE code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and produce electrical control equipment and PLC/HMI software for web processing machinery.
• Provide electrical design, development, and programming based on PID algorithms.
• Install and support PLC hardware and software.
• Inspect, install, troubleshoot and debug machinery during manufacture and prior to shipment.
• Perform internal acceptance testing prior to FAT and SAT testing.
• Develop electrical panel layouts, schematics and BOM.
• Support procurement and assembly of the system.
• Study product design and customer requirements to determine project specs and cost estimates.
• Maintain electrical schematics and engineering drawings for production.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell AB PLCs

FactoryTalk View Studio

VFDs (Lenze/Parker/AB)

Job description

Independent Machine Company is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems for web processing machinery. You will work on PLC/HMI software, electrical panels, and servo drive integration in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and experience with Rockwell AB PLCs and FactoryTalk View Studio. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected.