Electrical Engineer - PCB & PLC Design (Up to 15% Travel)

Accelerate Talent Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Talent Group in Davenport, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to generate and maintain system schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and design changes while ensuring UL508a compliance and MTR certification. You will collaborate with Sales and Mechanical Engineering on custom equipment proposals.

The role requires PCB design, PLC programming experience (AB/OMRON), and strong electrical standards knowledge. Travel up to 15% is expected in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• PCB design experience and ability to specify and diagnose board mounted components.
• PLC programming experience, preferably AB and OMRON.
• Ability to develop electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical control standards.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot legacy systems.
• Ability to operate soldering iron and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to function in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain system schematics, panel layouts, item specifications, and engineering bills of materials.
• Process Design Change Notices (DCN's) to document and communicate changes.
• Ensure control panels comply with UL508a requirements.
• Maintain UL508a MTR certification.
• Work with Sales and Mechanical Engineering to develop custom equipment proposals.
• Manage the design of circuit boards and coordinate with board builders to address component supply issues.
• Read and analyze component and system schematics and prints.
• Communicate with customers and vendors via phone and/or e-mail.
• Interact with and support Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Service and Production teams.

Skills

PCB design

AB/OMRON PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Electrical control standards

Communication skills

Legacy system troubleshooting

Soldering & test equipment

Mechanical interaction

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Accelerate Talent Group in Davenport, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to generate and maintain system schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and design changes while ensuring UL508a compliance and MTR certification. You will collaborate with Sales and Mechanical Engineering on custom equipment proposals.

The role requires PCB design, PLC programming experience (AB/OMRON), and strong electrical standards knowledge. Travel up to 15% is expected in an industrial manufacturing setting.