Electrical Engineer - Automation & Control Systems Designer

PIA Automation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PIA Automation in Evansville, IN is seeking an Electrical Designer/Engineer to develop complex control systems and architecture from scratch, generating schematics and overseeing the electrical layout and safety of automation projects.

You will refine designs, build and configure EPLAN templates, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of design experience with electrical power distribution systems, lighting, optics and vision systems (DVT, Keyence).
• Proficient in EPLAN and AutoCAD, especially panel layouts, electrical schematics and circuit schedules.
• Fundamental understanding and implementation of NEC, NFPA and ISO machine design and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or changes in design trends.
• Support the establishment of EPLAN standards and templates according to PIAUSA needs with integration with other PIA sites.
• Build EPLAN database and configure parts to work with PIAUSA templates.
• Assist other engineers with technical EPLAN issues.
• Confer with engineering, technicians, or customers to establish and evaluate changes to the design.
• Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss modifications.
• Evaluate feasibility of design ideas based on safety, function, cost, and production considerations.
• Research publications and competitors to generate design concepts.
• Create prints from the assembly.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

PIA Automation in Evansville, IN is seeking an Electrical Designer/Engineer to develop complex control systems and architecture from scratch, generating schematics and overseeing the electrical layout and safety of automation projects.

You will refine designs, build and configure EPLAN templates, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.