Senior Electrical Controls Engineer — Motion & PLC Expert

Weiss North America Inc; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

WEISS North America, Inc in Willoughby, OH is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and support automated systems from build through customer integration. The role blends hands-on electrical work with control software in Rockwell or Siemens ecosystems, and requires travel up to 15%.

You will program PLCs, develop panel layouts, and support field commissioning while ensuring safety standards and compliance across NFPA 70E, NEC, and UL 508A.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with motion control components and factory automation equipment.
• Strong fundamentals in control and electrical system design for automated industrial equipment.
• Experience with Rockwell or Siemens ecosystems and safe electrical practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support customers on controls, motion, and electrical issues.
• Provide remote and on-site assistance for startup, commissioning, and field issues.
• Develop control panel layouts and schematics; verify wiring and connections.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical systems

Field service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

WEISS North America, Inc in Willoughby, OH is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and support automated systems from build through customer integration. The role blends hands-on electrical work with control software in Rockwell or Siemens ecosystems, and requires travel up to 15%.

You will program PLCs, develop panel layouts, and support field commissioning while ensuring safety standards and compliance across NFPA 70E, NEC, and UL 508A.