Senior Electrical Controls Engineer — Lead Automation

SunSource; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource Company seeks a Sr. Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration and commissioning of custom automation and robotics systems.

You will own electrical and controls deliverables across the project lifecycle, emphasizing reliability and safety. Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 5+ years in industrial automation, with EPLAN and PLC/HMI expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and programming industrial automation systems.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and documentation using EPLAN.
• Experience programming PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design & documentation using EPLAN (schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams).
• Develop PLC, HMI, and motion control software for custom automation systems.
• Configure industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP).
• Support robotic integration and communication with control systems.
• Troubleshoot software, communication, and hardware issues during development and deployment.
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Lead FAT, SAT, startup and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics or Automation Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Siemens TIA Portal

S7 PLCs

WinCC HMIs

Profinet Networks

Siemens Motion Control

Job description

SunSource Company seeks a Sr. Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration and commissioning of custom automation and robotics systems.

You will own electrical and controls deliverables across the project lifecycle, emphasizing reliability and safety. Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 5+ years in industrial automation, with EPLAN and PLC/HMI expertise.