Electrical Controls Engineer — High-Tech Machinery Design

Kurt J Lesker; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacations

Sick time

Job summary

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Northern New Jersey to design and integrate complex electrical systems for high-tech vacuum equipment. You will use CAD to create schematics, lead PLC control development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant designs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, 2+ years of electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology.
• Proficient in CAD software and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL and CE codes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems for high-tech vacuum equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems.
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC-based equipment control systems.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics and cable drawings.
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to define system parameters.
• Apply DFMA techniques for R&D and production.
• Assemble prototype electrical systems and conduct testing.
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Electrical design

Short circuit analysis

Breaker coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Northern New Jersey to design and integrate complex electrical systems for high-tech vacuum equipment. You will use CAD to create schematics, lead PLC control development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant designs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, 2+ years of electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD.