Senior Electrical Controls Engineer Own & Deliver Automation

Gavroche; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Controls is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission custom automation and industrial control systems. The role covers electrical design, controls software, documentation, and startup support across projects.

The candidate will own electrical and controls deliverables, develop standards, and collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and customers. Leadership experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires an 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 multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and documentation packages using EPLAN.
• Design control systems including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, machine safety, and industrial networks.
• Create electrical BOMs and support procurement activities.
• Generate manufacturing documentation for panel fabrication and machine assembly.
• Develop and implement reusable software standards and programming methodologies.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and motion control software for custom automation systems.
• Configure industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP).
• Support robotic integration and troubleshoot during development and startup.
• Participate in project kickoffs, design reviews, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Lead FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities; support installation.
• Design machine safety systems per standards and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls engineering

Documentation

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Siemens TIA Portal

S7 PLCs

WinCC HMIs

Job description

Applied Controls is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design & Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission custom automation and industrial control systems. The role covers electrical design, controls software, documentation, and startup support across projects.

The candidate will own electrical and controls deliverables, develop standards, and collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and customers. Leadership experience is a plus.