Electrical Engineer

OSI USA Danvers; Hillsboro Lower Village (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, implement, and support control systems for high-speed lamp manufacturing equipment. You will develop solutions integrating Safety PLCs, HMIs, motion control, drives, sensors, robots, and lasers, while ensuring compliance with standards.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, vision, and process engineers, perform FAT/SAT, and support on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Strong PLC programming experience with emphasis on Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems and electrical design for equipment.
• Experience specifying and selecting electrical components and control hardware.
• Familiarity with robots, cobots and laser-based equipment.
• Knowledge of safety principles, safety circuits, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, deploy and support automation solutions integrating PLCs, HMIs, motion control, drives and sensors.
• Develop and validate equipment safety systems including safety PLCs and interlocks.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on equipment design, integration, and testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control and automation issues during field installations.
• Support FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Produce technical documentation and provide training.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Motion control programming

C/C++

Visual Basic/VB.net

HMI development

Reading electrical schematics

Safety systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Windows applications

Robot/Cobot systems

Laser-based equipment

Industrial networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

Safety PLCs

Job description

Your tasks

This position is responsible for the specification, design, and implementation of control systems for new and existing high-speed lamp manufacturing equipment, in compliance with company, national, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, deploy, and support automation solutions that integrate Safety PLCs, HMIs, motion control actuators, drives, motors, servos, sensors, industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated mobile robots, and lasers.
• Software experience required: PLC ladder logic (Siemens S7 desirable), Motion control programming, WINDOWS applications, C/C++, Visual Basic/VB.net (Visual Studio).
• Implement and validate equipment safety systems, including safety PLCs, light curtains, interlocks, e-stops, and safety‑rated controls.
• Work collaboratively on cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, vision, product, process engineers & vendors during equipment design and integration. Experienced in project planning and tracking.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation issues in equipment and field installations.
• Support system testing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and on‑site commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and customer requirements (e.g., UL, NFPA, CE, ISO).
• Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, operating manuals, and test procedures.
• Evaluate and propose upgrade paths for obsolete equipment.
• Provide training for maintenance and other associates on the use and support of control systems applications.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
• Experience with PLC programming, strong preference for Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems and electrical design for equipment
• Experience specifying and selecting electrical components and control hardware
• Working knowledge of robots, cobots, and laser‑based equipment
• Knowledge of equipment safety principles, safety circuits, and risk assessments
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-12 years' experience designing, commissioning and troubleshooting automation test and control systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience with HMI development and motion control systems
• Exposure to machine safety standards such as ISO 13849 or IEC 62061
• On‑site commissioning and customer‑facing experience
• SMT and electronics testing

Work Environment

• Combination of office‑based engineering work and hands‑on support in manufacturing
• May require occasional travel for equipment installation, commissioning, or troubleshooting

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact the local Recruiter, Hiring Manager or HR Manager in the location in which you are applying for.