Electrical Engineer

Atlas Copco; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Michigan City IN, South Bend, IN, Chesterton IN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and detail core electrical components for vacuum pump systems. You will contribute to high-quality products and solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on electrical system design, schematics, BOMs, documentation, and ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA79 and UL 508A. Travel may be required; on-site work in US locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with motors, drives, and PLCs.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA79 and UL standards.
• Knowledge of cloud integration and industrial comms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic controls and power systems for vacuum systems.
• Create electrical system designs and drawings for projects.
• Document designs in ERP and CAD systems with BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with government, industry, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production and field service for debugging.
• Improve manufacturability of electrical systems and assemblies.
• Configure PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs when applicable.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

3-phase circuits

UL/NFPA79 knowledge

Schematic design

Communication skills

Industry 4.0 concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Associate's degree with related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Michigan City IN,South Bend,IN,Chesterton IN

We at Atlas Copco believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe. That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

As an Electrical Engineer, your mission is to develop and detail core electrical components and assemblies for vacuum pump systems. You will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers.

Main Responsbilities:

• Work with mechanical engineers and customers to develop electronic controls and power systems for integrated vacuum systems.
• Design electrical systems for assigned projects including developing the appropriate drawings.
• Ability to program and Configure PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs a plus.
• Responsible for the detailed documentation of the design (drawings, design data, Bill of Materials, test data) in ERP and CAD systems. Ensuring all relevant information is recorded and updated in a timely manner maintained in the technical construction file.
• Ensure that the electronic systems meet all applicable government, industry, and customer requirements.
• Work with production and field service personnel to assist with the application, analysis, planning and potential debugging of different vacuum systems.
• Work with production personnel to interpret, provide guidence and improve manufacturability of electrical systems and assemblies.
• Knowledge of cloud integration and other industrial communications protocols (like, but not limited to, Profibus/Profinet/Modbus/RS485/…) is a plus.

Manage engineering projects from inception through shipment, ensuring customer requirements, timelines, and deliverables are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Interpret customer specifications and application requirements to develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.Design and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), component selections, and supporting engineering documentation.

Collaborate closely with Production and Test teams to support manufacturing, troubleshooting, validation, and successful project completion.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or associate's degree with related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Familiar with National Electric Code, NFPA79 and a solid understanding and experience of UL practices to conform to UL 508A standards. International standards a plus.
• Ability to produce a design package containing an electric schematic, subpanel arrangement and enclosure assembly.
• Experience with motors, drives and PLCs preferred.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 and connectivity trends in the industry a plus.
• Experience working with 3 phase circuits and control panels.
• Ability to effectively interface with intercompany departments, vendors, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Full Microsoft Office proficiency.
• May require limited travel.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Michigan City IN,South Bend,IN,Chesterton IN, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

Posting End Date: 1/1/27