Electrical Controls Engineer – Packaging Automation Innovator

Pro Mach, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

ProMach, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer for P.E. Labellers to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems on labeling equipment.

You will work across engineering, manufacturing, field service, and customers to deliver reliable systems meeting safety and quality standards, while supporting startup activities and ongoing maintenance. The role emphasizes UL/NEC/CE compliance, B&R platforms, and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Five to seven years of practical experience in electrical design, controls engineering, industrial automation, or application engineering; packaging machinery experience preferred.
• Experience with B&R PLC, HMI, motion control, and automation platforms; Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff beneficial.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI logic, servo systems, motors, VFDs, industrial networks, machine safety systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements for industrial machinery.
• Ability to develop accurate electrical schematics, BOMs, and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; able to work independently or with teams.
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency; ERP and document-control beneficial.
• Flexible, accountable, and willing to support project and customer success.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering to design and development of automated labeling equipment and related systems.
• Design electrical control panels, wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures meeting UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements.
• Create, review, and release electrical schematics, panel layouts, drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo motion, VFD, safety, and industrial network applications (B&R focus).
• Interface with project managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, field service, and customers to clarify specifications and objectives.
• Create and maintain BOMs, electrical documentation, software backups, and engineering change records.
• Work with panel shop and assembly to ensure panels meet drawings and quality standards.
• Inspect, install, and debug systems during assembly, factory acceptance, and site acceptance testing.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support for installation, startup, repair, retrofit, and electrical issues.
• Support development of preventive maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
• Maintain electronic files and revision-controlled records.
• Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Aftermarket regarding specs, capabilities, and schedules.
• Prioritize multiple projects based on customer commitments and director guidance.
• Review milestones and revise designs to support quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and cost.

Skills

B&R PLC

HMI

Motion control

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Panel design

Troubleshooting

Project management

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ProMach, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer for P.E. Labellers to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems on labeling equipment.

You will work across engineering, manufacturing, field service, and customers to deliver reliable systems meeting safety and quality standards, while supporting startup activities and ongoing maintenance. The role emphasizes UL/NEC/CE compliance, B&R platforms, and strong documentation practices.