Senior Electrical Controls Engineer (Automation Industry)

PowerBuilt Material Handling Solutions; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual office culture

Hands-on involvement

Travel covered by company

Flexible schedule / work from home

Job summary

PowerBuilt Material Handling Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to own projects from design through startup. You will lead electrical controls efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with fabrication and installation teams across varied automation projects.

The role requires 6+ years in electrical controls design, 2+ years in leadership, and strong PLC/HMI/robot programming skills. Travel ~10–20% across the U.S. with company-paid travel accommodations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical controls design experience.
• 2+ years of project leadership or management experience.
• Strong PLC/HMI/robot programming experience.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Lead electrical controls efforts across projects of all sizes.
• Design electrical control systems and panels.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and robots across multiple platforms.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting (remote and onsite).
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and installation teams.
• Provide support on systems designed by others.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Project leadership

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree with 4+ years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Design it. Program it. See it run.

Tired of repetitive work and projects that never leave your screen?

At PowerBuilt, you’ll work on custom automation systems from concept through startup—and actually see your work come to life on the floor.

Why PowerBuilt?

We’re not your typical engineering environment:

• Jeans every day – casual, laid‑back office culture
• Hands‑on involvement – work directly with equipment, not just design
• ~10–20% travel across the U.S. – and we handle all booking for you
• Company‑paid travel – no out‑of‑pocket hassle
• Stable & growing – we’ve never had layoffs and are approaching 100 employees
• Major investments in our manufacturing facility
• In‑house fabrication shop – full turnkey solutions under one roof
• Work on exciting tech – robotics, AGVs, AMRs, conveyance, and controls
• Flexible schedule + ability to work from home as needed

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects and help lead them from design through execution.

You’ll:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Lead electrical controls efforts across projects of all sizes
• Design electrical control systems and panels
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and robots across multiple platforms
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting (remote and onsite)
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and installation teams
• Provide support on systems designed by others

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of electrical controls design experience
• 2+ years of project leadership or management experience
• Strong PLC/HMI/robot programming experience
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A, and OSHA
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a factory/job shop environment
• Willingness to travel ~10-20% (primarily U.S.)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of manufacturing experience

Location

• Bellefontaine, OH (preferred)
• or Dublin, OH

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants:

• To lead and make an impact—not just execute tasks
• To work on custom, non‑repetitive automation projects
• To be part of a growing, stable company with real investment
• To collaborate with a team that actually builds what you design

At PowerBuilt, you don’t just design systems—you help bring them to life.

PowerBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.