Electrical Controls Engineer II - Industrial Automation

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

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