Junior Industrial Controls Engineer: Design & Automation

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking an entry-level Industrial Controls Engineer focused on system design for custom machinery projects. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in electrical schematics, hardware selection, and control system architecture.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or are in progress) with basic electrical design knowledge and willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or in progress)
• Basic understanding of electrical design principles
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to learn
• Strong interest in industrial automation and system design

Responsibilities

• Support hardware selection and creation of electrical schematics.
• Help prepare documentation including wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on design reviews and integration tasks.
• Participate in installation and commissioning under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Basic understanding of electrical design principles

Willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical

Strong communication and teamwork

Interest in industrial automation and system design

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking an entry-level Industrial Controls Engineer focused on system design for custom machinery projects. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in electrical schematics, hardware selection, and control system architecture.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or are in progress) with basic electrical design knowledge and willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical.