Senior Electrical Control Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Aberdeen, WA; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

12 Holidays

Incentive Rewards

401K 4% contribution

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life & AD&D

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Aberdeen, WA is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to support projects, design components, and lead testing under supervision of a Senior Electrical Engineer.

The role includes CAD layouts, ladder logic development, BOMs/ECNs, field testing, and travel with a collaborative team. A technical Associates degree and 5+ years of electro-mechanical design experience are required, along with strong communication and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum five years of experience designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing panels and handling equipment in industrial settings.
• Proficiency with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and control components.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise CAD design layouts for panels and wiring.
• Develop ladder logic and control system programming.
• Perform electrical calculations for design sizing.
• Evaluate designs in R&D and field settings.
• Coordinate drawings, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Travel for installation and commissioning.
• Support operations, maintenance, and field troubleshooting.
• Provide technical data to sales and service teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Ladder logic

PLC programming

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Circuit analysis

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in a technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Support electrical engineering projects by applying standard practices under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer. Design components and systems, conduct related research, and recommend design improvements based on testing and usage. This is a direct hire position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create and revise design layouts using CAD, including control panels, operator controls, and wiring.
• Develop ladder logic and other control system programming.
• Perform electrical calculations (circuit design, power needs, PLC scan time, etc.).
• Evaluate and improve designs in R&D and field settings.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance electrical design processes.
• Revise existing designs; issue Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Prepare bills of materials and coordinate detailed drawings and schematics.
• Research and specify commercial parts and new technologies.
• Travel for installation, startup, and system evaluations.
• Design test equipment and establish testing procedures.
• Develop and apply control systems for new industrial applications.
• Oversee equipment construction, installation, and testing to meet specs.
• Support operations, maintenance, and repair in the field.
• Provide technical data to sales and service teams.
• Assist in troubleshooting and other engineering tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a technical field required.
• Minimum five years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments required.
• Experience in the industrial equipment industry required; experience in the design of panels, wood or pulp and paper product handling equipment desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and control components required.
• Must have experience in industrial electrical design including ladder logic and other control experience preferably on multiple platforms.
• Proven proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD system software required.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to engineering calculations such as circuit analysis, electrical power requirements, electrical panel sizing, etc required.
• Ability to read drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams and electrical schematics required.
• Proven experience in field start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment required.
• Current United States passport required.
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills a must.
• Proven track record of being self-motivated, working with minimal supervision, and partnering with diverse team members required.

· Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines required.

CERTIFICATIONS:
As required based on current or future job needs.

WORK HOURS:
Generally 8 AM – 5 PM, with flexibility and extended hours during deadlines, installations, or support events.

TRAVEL:
Frequent domestic and international travel required. Must have a valid passport, visas as needed, and comply with health/travel requirements (vaccinations, etc.).

Benefits offered by the Company:

• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 12 Holidays
• Incentive Rewards
• 401K 4% contribution
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D