Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

JMJ Phillip; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer sought by JMJ Phillip Group in Ann Arbor, MI to develop and improve electrical systems for industrial machinery and automation equipment. You will design schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts while ensuring compliance with codes and customer specs.

Travel up to 15% and full-time, on-site work are involved. Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and fluid power teams; support assembly, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting; contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Experience in electrical hardware design for industrial automation or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Siemens control platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and technical documentation.
• Select appropriate electrical components and ensure compatibility with system requirements.
• Apply standardized electrical architectures and design practices across machine platforms.
• Ensure designs meet applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with controls software, mechanical, and fluid power engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during machine assembly, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve electrical design issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Support improvements to existing electrical systems and machine designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure successful project implementation.
• Follow established electrical engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve design consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
• Contribute to reusable design solutions and standardized electrical architectures.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Schematic development

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Siemens control platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to develop, design, and improve electrical systems for industrial machinery and automation equipment. This role will work closely with the Controls Engineering Manager and other engineering teams to support electrical hardware design, ensure engineering standards are maintained, and deliver reliable solutions for manufacturing and machine-building applications. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and experience with industrial electrical systems.

Position Responsibilities

Electrical Hardware Design

• Design and develop electrical hardware systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and technical documentation.
• Select appropriate electrical components and ensure compatibility with system requirements.
• Apply standardized electrical architectures and design practices across machine platforms.
• Ensure designs meet applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and customer specifications.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Collaborate with controls software, mechanical, and fluid power engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during machine assembly, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve electrical design issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Support improvements to existing electrical systems and machine designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Standardization and Continuous Improvement

• Follow established electrical engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve design consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
• Contribute to reusable design solutions and standardized electrical architectures.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in electrical hardware design, preferably within industrial automation, machine building, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and electrical components.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Siemens control platforms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of industrial electrical codes, safety requirements, and control panel design.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to work fully on-site and travel occasionally, up to 10–15%.

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Relevant electrical design or industrial automation certifications.
• Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or Siemens controls training.
• AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN certification.
• Other relevant electrical engineering or manufacturing credentials.

What the Role Offers

• Annual salary range of $90,000–$100,000.
• Full-time, on-site position.
• Direct reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager.
• Opportunity to contribute to industrial automation and custom machinery projects.
• Approximately 10–15% travel at most.
• Opportunities for technical development and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Immediate hiring opportunity.

Why Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor offers a strong engineering and manufacturing environment, with access to skilled technical professionals and established automation and automotive industries throughout Southeast Michigan. Its proximity to major manufacturing and technology centers creates opportunities for collaboration and professional growth. The area also offers a variety of cultural attractions, educational resources, and amenities that make it an attractive location for engineering professionals.