Senior Electrical Controls Engineer: Lead Automation

Cognify Global; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and insurance benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Cognify Global in the United States is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation and machine safety systems. You will work on projects from concept to startup, coordinating with sales, project management, manufacturing, and field service.

You will develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software; program PLCs/HMI; prepare estimates; and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience designing control panels and electrical documentation.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 13849.
• Experience preparing estimates and defining scope and risks.
• Ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience working within a quality management system.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design new electrical control systems and improve existing systems.
• Support project planning, technical proposals, cost estimates, and equipment selection.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using electrical CAD software.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related automation equipment.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to establish requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Manage small to midsize automation projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and commissioning.
• Support installation, system integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Apply relevant electrical, machine safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering procedures and design practices.
• Provide technical guidance and product training as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical CAD

Control panel design

System integration

Project coordination

Safety standards

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Cognify Global in the United States is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation and machine safety systems. You will work on projects from concept to startup, coordinating with sales, project management, manufacturing, and field service.

You will develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software; program PLCs/HMI; prepare estimates; and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and ISO