Electrical Product Engineer: PLC/SCADA & CAD

Actalent; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Mankato, MN is seeking a Product Engineer to design, develop, and support LV/MV electrical systems for power generation and industrial control applications. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and controller programs, ensuring safe operation and compliance with UL2200, NFPA, and CSA.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service, plus documentation and certification support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ years engineering experience in power generation, industrial electrical systems, or control systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Programming experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems for power generation, industrial electrical, and control system applications.
• Specify and integrate electrical components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, sensors, voltage regulators, control panels, and wiring harnesses.
• Develop detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams using CAD tools such as AutoCAD.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot controller systems to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• Integrate PLC and SCADA systems and interface them with auxiliary systems such as automatic transfer switches (ATS), building management systems (BMS), and other related systems.
• Configure system logic, alarms, protections, and remote monitoring capabilities to meet functional and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service to ensure product designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Provide engineering support for custom product configurations and special customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, test plans, and installation guides.
• Ensure products comply with applicable codes and standards such as UL2200, NFPA, and CSA.
• Support UL and other certification testing activities as well as customer inspection processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Power generation

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA

Schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Mankato, MN is seeking a Product Engineer to design, develop, and support LV/MV electrical systems for power generation and industrial control applications. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, and controller programs, ensuring safe operation and compliance with UL2200, NFPA, and CSA.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service, plus documentation and certification support.