Electrical Controls Engineer — PLC, HMI & Upgrade Projects

Rea-Magnet-Wire; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rea-Magnet-Wire in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, planning, and implementation of projects that upgrade plant production equipment and systems. You will manage multiple electrical projects, develop panels and PLC/drive solutions, coordinate with purchasing and maintenance, and contribute to safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Proficiency in RSLogix/Studio 5000, AutoCAD, and MES/SCADA interfaces preferred; bachelor’s degree and 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 5+ years in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, drive systems, and electrical codes.
• Experience with electrical design tools for panels, schematics, and automated controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects ensuring design parameters, cost restraints, and schedules are met.
• Research, cost, and submit work orders and R/As for projects.
• Procure materials and maintain cost records; interface with vendors.
• Support cost-reduction programs through design and implementation.
• Assist safety programs and plant initiatives through engineering designs.
• Support maintenance in troubleshooting electrical/electronic issues.
• Provide electrical engineering advice as needed.
• Recommend capital expenditures to meet goals.
• Engineer electrical upgrades to production equipment (panels, drives, interfaces).
• Maintain engineering and financial records.
• Write programs for PCs, LANs, PLCs, and interfaces with mainframes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

VFD controls

Automation controls

Electrical standards

Project management

Schematic drawing

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Associates + 5+ years experience

Tools

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

Factory Talk View

EZ Series

C-More

Siemens Step-7

AutoCAD

Job description

Rea-Magnet-Wire in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, planning, and implementation of projects that upgrade plant production equipment and systems. You will manage multiple electrical projects, develop panels and PLC/drive solutions, coordinate with purchasing and maintenance, and contribute to safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Proficiency in RSLogix/Studio 5000, AutoCAD, and MES/SCADA interfaces preferred; bachelor’s degree and 5+ years