Electrical Controls Engineer – On-Site Start-up & Travel

In-Finite Search Solutions

Bowling Green (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid vacation
401(k)
Overtime opportunities
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

In-Finite Search Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This hands-on role covers design through installation and startup, requiring strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, and test troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of controls experience, a 4-year EE degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and Rockwell/Siemens controls; travel to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience.
  • Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens controls.
  • Experience with PLC and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical control systems, drawings, and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Develop, program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC and HMI systems.
  • Work with Rockwell or Siemens controls to develop reliable automation solutions.
  • Communicate directly with customers to understand project requirements and develop appropriate electrical design solutions.
  • Provide technical recommendations and support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with the panel shop during the electrical panel build and testing process.
  • Travel to customer job sites to support equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up.
  • Coordinate with field personnel and resolve electrical and controls issues during installation and commissioning.
  • Perform testing and troubleshooting using standard electrical test and measurement equipment.
  • Stay current with advancements in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial controls technologies.
  • Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical
PLC programming
HMI programming
Electrical design
Troubleshooting
Customer-facing
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
Siemens controls

Job description

In-Finite Search Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This hands-on role covers design through installation and startup, requiring strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, and test troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of controls experience, a 4-year EE degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and Rockwell/Siemens controls; travel to customer sites is required.

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