Electrical Controls Engineer - PLCs, Panels & Design

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking an electrical/controls engineer to design and document electrical control systems for asphalt heating and related equipment. The role involves reading diagrams, drafting schematics and panel layouts, and creating BOMs using AutoCAD and related tools.

You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing and service teams to ensure drawings are current and accurate. Responsibilities include commissioning PLCs and radar devices, supporting cross‑functional projects from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of engineering experience required.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally; U.S. passport and TWIC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and create PID schematics.
• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD and related tools.
• Create BOMs and maintain engineering drawings for projects.
• Program electronic controllers and radar devices; PLC programming is a plus.
• Provide electrical/technical support to multiple departments as needed.
• Collaborate on product design from concept to production with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Read electrical diagrams

Design electrical schematics

Panel layout drawings

BOM creation

PLC programming (desirable)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

Nastran in-CAD

3DS Max

MS Office Suite

Dynamics AX

Job description

Astec is seeking an electrical/controls engineer to design and document electrical control systems for asphalt heating and related equipment. The role involves reading diagrams, drafting schematics and panel layouts, and creating BOMs using AutoCAD and related tools.

You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing and service teams to ensure drawings are current and accurate. Responsibilities include commissioning PLCs and radar devices, supporting cross‑functional projects from concept to