Electrical Controls Engineer II

Proactive Technical Limited; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design, document, and commission electrical systems for industrial automation projects. You will generate detailed electrical schematics with EPLAN, validate designs against NEC/UL standards, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliant cabinet manufacture.

You will program safety PLCs, HMIs, and motion control, commission equipment at customer sites, and support cross-functional teams with robust control-system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or electrical controls engineering.
• Experience designing with EPLAN.
• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens.
• Hands-on experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and functional safety design for robotic applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 13849 safety standards.
• Proficiency with Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, MODBUS, IO-Link.
• Strong understanding of electrical cabinet design, layout, and UL508A compliance.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and detailed electrical documentation for systems and subsystems using EPLAN.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure cabinet manufacture meets NEC and UL standards.
• Configure and set up components including robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, and vision systems.
• Design and program Safety PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Commission controllers and equipment at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration.
• Develop control system architectures for material handling and robotics with cross-functional teams.
• Provide remote and on-site support to maintain uptime and performance.
• Participate in functional safety risk assessments and validations as required.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and troubleshooting practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in industrial automation.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

Safety PLCs

ISO 13849

Industrial protocols

UL508A compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Position Description:

• Generate accurate and detailed electrical documentation for our systems and subsystems, including dedicated electrical enclosures, using EPLAN
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure the manufacturing of electrical cabinets adheres to NEC (NFPA70), UL508/UL508A, and other applicable industry standards

• Execute the setup and configuration of various components, including industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, and vision systems
• Design and program Safety PLCs, HMIs, and/or motion control systems utilizing best practices

• Commission the controller and associated equipment at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control system architectures for material handling equipment and robotic applications

• Provide expert remote and on-site support for deployed systems, ensuring high uptime and technical performance
• Participate in functional safety risk assessments and validations, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards
• Maintain high standards in documentation and troubleshooting for both development and customer support
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or electrical controls engineering
• Industrial electrical design experience with the ability to generate and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience designing with EPLAN
• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens)
• Hands‑on experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and functional safety design for robotic applications
• Knowledge of functional safety standards including ISO 13849
• Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, MODBUS, IO-Link
• Strong understanding of electrical cabinet design, layout, and compliance (UL508A)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred:

• Background in warehousing/logistics automation, material handling, or robotic applications
• Familiarity with robotic arm programming, conveyor systems, sensors, and tooling
• Experience conducting or supporting safety risk assessments and validations

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%, domestically and internationally
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Regularly required to move about industrial warehouse and production environments, including climbing stairs, navigating around equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods
• Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical systems, requiring the use of appropriate PPE and adherence to safety protocols
• Occasional lifting and transport of equipment or tools weighing up to 25 pounds may be required
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.