Electrical Design Engineer

Adecco; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

HSA & FSA

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellness incentive programs

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Electrical Design/Controls Engineer to join an expanding automation team in the Agawam, MA area. You will engage in full project lifecycles from concept through commissioning, working with PLCs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and CNC equipment.

In-person role with a 35-hour week and opportunities for overtime. Responsibilities include designing control panels and wiring diagrams, creating CAD documents, programming PLCs, and supporting customers at

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in electrical design, controls engineering, or industrial automation.
• 3 years of experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for design and documentation.
• Proven PLC ladder logic programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Fanuc or Direct Logic.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience designing industrial control panels, electrical assemblies, and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electrical and automation systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for commissioning and support; some international travel to Canada and Mexico; passport required.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs, electrical layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Design industrial control panels, machine control systems, power distribution, and electrical enclosures.
• Create and maintain electrical design packages using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design, document, and support electro-mechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Specify and select electrical and automation components for projects.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic programs.
• Implement automation solutions using motion control, robotics, vision, and CNC equipment.
• Integrate safety systems including emergency stops and interlocks.
• Evaluate and improve designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC ladder logic

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Visual Basic

.NET applications

Job description

Join a growing engineering team developing advanced automation solutions for industrial and CNC applications. This role offers hands‑on involvement in the complete project lifecycle—from concept and design through programming, commissioning, and customer support. Engineers in this position work with PLCs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and custom automation technologies while contributing directly to the success of customer operations.

In‑person position based on a standard 35‑hour work week with additional hours and opportunity for overtime as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs, electrical layouts, and engineering documentation based on project specifications, customer requirements, and operational objectives.
• Design industrial control panels, machine control systems, power distribution systems, and electrical enclosures.
• Create and maintain electrical design packages using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, ladder logic drawings, one‑line diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design, document, and support electro‑mechanical systems, instrumentation, control panels, junction boxes, skids, and integrated automation equipment.
• Specify and select electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control components appropriate for project requirements.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic programs for industrial machinery and automated systems.
• Design and implement automation solutions utilizing motion control, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, and CNC equipment.
• Integrate machine safety systems, including emergency stops, safety interlocks, and related safeguarding controls.
• Evaluate existing designs and recommend improvements to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Design, test, validate, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Read, interpret, and generate electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation systems both remotely and at customer sites.
• Coordinate project activities with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Service teams.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, startup activities, and customer acceptance testing.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to products, processes, and system performance.

Job Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 – 5+ years of experience in electrical design, controls engineering, industrial automation, instrumentation, process controls, power distribution, or related electro‑technical disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design and documentation.
• Proven experience with PLC ladder logic programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Fanuc, Direct Logic, or similar industrial control systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience designing and documenting industrial control panels, electrical assemblies, and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills involving electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Capable of working independently while maintaining high‑quality engineering standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for commissioning, technical support, troubleshooting, and customer‑site activities.
• Some international travel to Canada and Mexico is required.
• Must possess a valid passport or be able to obtain and maintain one for business travel purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machine controls and high‑voltage industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of motion control systems, servo drives, and servo motors.
• Experience integrating robotics and machine vision systems.
• Familiarity with industrial safety controls and machine guarding requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, or process control environments.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of: SolidWorks, Visual Basic, and .NET applications

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Drug testing and pre‑employment background check required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Standard 35‑hour work week with additional hours as needed.
• Opportunity to work overtime as needed.
• 401(k) plan with company match of 75% of employee contributions up to 6%.
• HSA & FSA.
• Basic Life and AD&D.
• ST/LT Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.