Senior Automation & Electrical Design Engineer

Mestek Machinery; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced electrical/automation engineer to design, develop, and manage multi-discipline projects from concept through implementation. You will work with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams, write and debug PLC code, design interfaces, and ensure compliance with safety codes.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and ownership of projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSEE or BSME and 3–5+ years in industrial automation.
• Experience with electrical codes (UL/CSA/CE) is preferred.
• Ability to write and debug PLC code and develop design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects from concept to completion.
• Write and debug PLC code and device drivers for multiple stations.
• Create master plans, automation strategies, and documentation standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, and software.
• Identify performance issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Hands-on engineering

Education

BSEE/BSME

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced electrical/automation engineer to design, develop, and manage multi-discipline projects from concept through implementation. You will work with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls teams, write and debug PLC code, design interfaces, and ensure compliance with safety codes.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and ownership of projects from start to finish.