Electrical Design Engineer

Balance Technology Inc (BTI); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in precision measurement seeks a Controls Hardware Engineer who is passionate about design and impact. This role involves creating electrical and pneumatic systems for custom machinery, offering the chance to work on varied projects in a skilled team environment. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN will excel.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in industrial control systems design.
• Familiar with UL, NFPA79, or IEC standards.
• Collaborative in multi-disciplinary team settings.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels, schematics, and system layouts.
• Select components for applications and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure system integration.

Skills

Electrical system design

Pneumatic system design

Hydraulic system design

Control panel design

Problem-solving

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Controls Hardware Engineer – Design-Focused Role with Real Impact!

We are a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment, and we are looking for a Controls Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. If you enjoy designing, detailing, and seeing your work come to life in real machines, we want to hear from you!

Who We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience designing industrial control systems, preferably for custom machinery or automation systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN for control panel and schematic design
• Experience designing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other power delivery systems
• Familiar with UL, NFPA79, or IEC standards for industrial control panels
• Comfortable collaborating with mechanical and software teams during the machine design lifecycle
• Experience with machine wiring, hardware selection, and bills of material is a plus
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs is helpful but not required

Preferred (but not required):

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
• Experience supporting machine builds or troubleshooting wiring in the field
• Exposure to machine safety design, lockout/tagout systems, or risk assessments

Job Duties:

• Design control panels, schematics, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN
• Create electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams to support custom machine builds
• Select components including fuses, breakers, relays, valves, and sensors based on application and standards
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Provide support during machine builds, wiring checks, and commissioning
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and BOMs throughout the project lifecycle

What We Value:

• Precision and clarity in your design work
• Practical understanding of how systems are built and wired on the shop floor
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail
• Clear communication with team members and vendors

Why You’ll Like Working Here:

• Small, skilled team where your contributions matter
• Interesting, custom machine projects—not the same thing every day
• Opportunity to grow into system-level design or multi-disciplinary engineering

Apply Today!

Send your resume — and if you have a sample drawing set or project portfolio, even better. We’d love to hear about the machines and systems you’ve helped bring to life.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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