Industrial Electrical Controls Engineer — Onsite

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick)

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop custom industrial equipment with emphasis on electrical system design, controls integration, and PLC programming. You will work from concept through build, testing, and production on unique projects.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts, coordinating with mechanical teams, and ensuring safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years in industrial electrical design or controls engineering.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Hands-on PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• Familiarity with control panels, power distribution systems, and machine control architectures.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment.
• Proven problem-solving and independent work ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring packages, and control system documentation for custom industrial equipment.
• Design control panels and electrical enclosures to meet safety and reliability requirements.
• Assist with PLC programming, including development, modification, and troubleshooting of logic.
• Support selection and specification of electrical components, sensors, and control devices.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering and manufacturing teams for integrated project execution.
• Participate in system testing, startup activities, and equipment validation.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical standards and industry best practices.
• Provide ongoing technical support during fabrication, assembly, and commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematics

Control panels layouts

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop custom industrial equipment with emphasis on electrical system design, controls integration, and PLC programming. You will work from concept through build, testing, and production on unique projects.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts, coordinating with mechanical teams, and ensuring safety and reliability standards.