Electrical Controls Engineer: Rockwell & AutoCAD On-Site

LVI Associates; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Workers' Compensation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) & Roth after 90 days

Job summary

LVI Associates in Worcester, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3–10 years of PLC programming and HMI implementation experience in an OEM setting. You will design mechanical and electrical devices, collaborate with internal teams, and service equipment at customer sites.

You will lead electrical start-ups, develop control systems for industrial machinery, and support both new product development and upgrades, with on-site responsibilities at our Worcester facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent industry experience accepted.
• 3–10 years of experience programming PLCs and implementing HMIs in an OEM setting.
• Proven experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell tools (MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Kinetix Motion, FactoryTalk).
• Ability to size electrical components and select correct devices for each application.
• Solid understanding of safety circuit design and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication and computer skills including MS Office, Rockwell Automation, AutoCAD Electrical, and Fanuc CNC/Robotics.
• Familiarity with additional PLC platforms (Siemens, Omron, Yaskawa) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electrical devices and systems including power circuits, I/O ladders, enclosures, panel layouts, operator stations, BOMs, and wiring diagrams per NEC, NFPA and UL using AutoCAD.
• Evaluate design approaches to meet production needs for new or upgraded products.
• Carry machine design from concept to completion.
• Provide technical guidance on design matters as required.
• Lead and participate in hands-on electrical start-ups, including setup, programming and debugging.
• Deliver field service and installation work at customer locations.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell automation

HMI development

Safety circuit design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

FactoryTalk

MS Office

Kinetix Motion

Rockwell software

Job description

LVI Associates in Worcester, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3–10 years of PLC programming and HMI implementation experience in an OEM setting. You will design mechanical and electrical devices, collaborate with internal teams, and service equipment at customer sites.

You will lead electrical start-ups, develop control systems for industrial machinery, and support both new product development and upgrades, with on-site responsibilities at our Worcester facility.