Electrical Engineer Retrofit (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay with PTO

Safety shoe and protective eyewear reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking an Electrical Engineer Retrofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role focuses on the design and integration of control systems for retrofitting industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. Responsibilities include creating controls engineering documentation and supporting system integrations.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with significant experience in electrical engineering, particularly in industrial environments. TGW offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of controls or electrical engineering experience in an industrial or material-handling environment.
• Experience in retrofitting systems.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain controls engineering and design documentation.
• Travel to customer sites to document and audit current system configurations.
• Support the Retrofit Team in developing systems integration plans.

Skills

Controls or electrical engineering experience

Autodesk AutoCAD

Electrical and mechanical principles understanding

Industrial automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a controls-related field

Job description

The Electrical Engineer Retrofit supports the design and integration of control systems for retrofitting industrial material‑handling solutions and production lines. This role utilizes engineering tools and processes in the planning, design, engineering, and implementation of controls engineering equipment. The Electrical Engineer will need to be well versed in multiple disciplines, understanding multiple electrical control systems and different electrical components.

What You’ll Be Handling

• Creates and maintains controls engineering and design documentation, including sensor/actuator layouts, controls component order lists, electrical drawings, motor lists, etc.
• Travels to customer sites to document and audit current system configuration.
• Supports the Retrofit Team in developing systems integration plans to minimize downtime for customers.
• Cross‑references controls components, creates TGW part numbers, and orders necessary controls components in designated software tools.
• Assists with troubleshooting efforts to investigate and resolve design issues on‑site and off‑site.
• Provides technical support to Project Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Installation, Controls Commissioning, and other internal teams involved in installation and commissioning of TGW equipment.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a controls‑related field (Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology) or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) or more years of controls or electrical engineering experience in an industrial or material‑handling environment.
• Up to 20% travel, as required.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e‑drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Experience in retro‑fitting systems.
• Robust knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.

What you'll receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.