Industrial Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI & AutoCAD Design

Surface Combustion, Inc.

Maumee (OH)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision and Rx Benefits

EAP

Health Savings Account

Disability (Short/Long-Term)

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Discounts

Job summary

Surface Combustion, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, program, test and support electrical control systems for thermal processing equipment. This role blends hardware design with PLC/HMI software development and instrumentation selection.

You will work with project teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to meet contract requirements and company standards, creating schematics, BOMs, and documentation, and performing tests and panel inspections to ensure quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering with industrial equipment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Release 12/13 or equivalent AutoCAD electrical design software.
Experience designing electrical control systems, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panels.
Strong understanding of instrumentation, industrial controls, and automated systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, contracts, and engineering documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Review customer contracts, technical specifications, and project requirements.
Participate in contract kickoff meetings and project planning activities.
Review customer specifications.
Design electrical control systems for thermal processing equipment and related industrial systems.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, cabinet drawings, and shop/field wiring drawings using AutoCAD.
Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) for electrical systems and components.
Select, configure, and integrate instruments, sensors, and control devices.
Develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI software for customer applications.
Create operating instructions and technical documentation for controls-intensive projects.
Perform electrical panel inspections to verify compliance with design standards and specifications.