Engineer, Electrical Controls

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Kenosha (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

4Front Engineered Solutions seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer with High Performance Door experience for on-site work in Kenosha, WI. You will interface with customers, troubleshoot on-site and remotely, and design control panels while creating installation manuals.

The role covers R&D tasks, budget and schedule planning, and preparing presentations for customers. A strong background in VFDs/PLCs is required, with a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Technology, or equivalent.
• Three+ years engineering experience.
• Three+ years knowledge/experience of VFD drives, PLCs and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers and distributors, explaining product functionality for operation and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting (both remotely and on-site) when issues arise.
• Developing panel designs for standard and master/combo panels.
• Developing manuals around electrical installation and troubleshooting.
• Looking for opportunities to reduce cost and improve overall quality and competitiveness.
• Developing new products using 4Front specifications, including budget and schedule.
• Analyzing project problems, recommending corrective action with the least impact.
• Documenting information, establishing rollout plans and implementing.
• Preparing presentations for internal & external customers.

Skills

Customer interfacing

Troubleshooting

Panel design

Documentation

Cost reduction

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology

Tools

VFD drives

PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer with High Performance Door experience needed on-site in Kenosha, WI.

OPERATIONS

• Interfacing with customers and distributors, explaining product functionality for operation and maintenance
• Troubleshooting (both remotely and on-site) when issues arise
• Developing panel designs for both standard and master/combo panels
• Developing manuals around electrical installation and troubleshooting
• Looking for opportunities to reduce cost and improve overall quality and competitiveness

R&D

• Developing new products using 4Front specifications, including budget and schedule
• Analyzing project problems and recommending corrective action with the least impact
• Documenting information, establishing rollout plans and implementing
• Preparing presentations for internal & external customers

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Technology, or equivalent
• Three+ years engineering experience
• Three+ years knowledge/experience of VFD drives, PLCs and industrial controls

4Front Engineered Solutions is a leader in the door and docking industry. This role supports High Performance Doors, under the brand names Dynaco, Albany, and TKO, on-site in the Kenosha, WI facility.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.
• Integrity: You are results-oriented, reliable, straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

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