Electrical Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI & AutoCAD, On‑Site

Koester Corp; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid vacations

401(k)

Job summary

Koester Corporation in Napoleon, OH, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering department as a Project Engineer. The role emphasizes designing control systems, programming PLCs and HMIs, and delivering tailored solutions in collaboration with clients.

Responsibilities include AutoCAD Electrical design, PLC/HMI development, working with the panel shop, and on-site installation/start-up travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with Rockwell or Siemens controls equipment.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software.
• Proficient use of standard electrical test measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design projects in AutoCAD Electrical and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and debug PLC and HMI programs; stay updated on PLC/HMI tech advancements.
• Interact with customers to tailor design solutions and maintain strong relationships.
• Collaborate with the panel shop during panel build to meet design specs.
• Travel to job sites for installation and start-up; coordinate with on-site personnel.

Skills

Controls engineering experience

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell/Siemens controls

HMI/SCADA software

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Koester Corporation in Napoleon, OH, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering department as a Project Engineer. The role emphasizes designing control systems, programming PLCs and HMIs, and delivering tailored solutions in collaboration with clients.

Responsibilities include AutoCAD Electrical design, PLC/HMI development, working with the panel shop, and on-site installation/start-up travel.