R&D Electrical Controls Engineer

Default Brand; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSG Group/Pilkington is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain control systems supporting R&D and manufacturing across centers and plants. You will specify PLCs, create electrical drawings, and collaborate with contractors to meet project requirements.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 3+ years of electrical controls experience, and strong PLC/HMI/troubleshooting skills, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with electrical controls.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform PLCs.
• Mechatronics knowledge including automatic valves, sensors/transducers, closed loop control and motorized conveyance systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical control systems to support R&D and manufacturing.
• Provide PLC and other programming support for R&D projects.
• Install and develop measurement, instrumentation, and inspection systems for R&D and manufacturing.
• Support transfer of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and other departments to identify process improvements and conduct trials.
• Review machine specifications, create electrical drawings, and work with contractors to meet requirements.
• Plan project activities, control timing and budget, and provide updates on R&D projects.
• Maintain preventative maintenance on process equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Keep records of electrical drawings and PLC/controls programs.
• Participate in risk assessments and support the facility LOTO program.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Mechatronics knowledge

ControlLogix

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

NSG Group/Pilkington is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain control systems supporting R&D and manufacturing across centers and plants. You will specify PLCs, create electrical drawings, and collaborate with contractors to meet project requirements.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 3+ years of electrical controls experience, and strong PLC/HMI/troubleshooting skills, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.