Senior Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Expert

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical systems for custom machines and to program the controls that drive these systems. You will design schematics and panels in AutoCAD, select components, and develop PLC/HMI software while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and clients throughout projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, coding from scratch, and collaboration with a global workforce solutions provider committed to client success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• 10+ years of experience with AutoCAD or a similar application.
• 10+ years of experience with Servo motors, kinetics, servo drives, HMI's tags and PLC USING STUDIO 500- create code from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each machine.
• Program PLCs to control machine operations.
• Create code from scratch.
• Knowledgeable with servo motors.
• Program HMIs so operators can run and monitor the equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot machines before shipment.
• Provide technical support to customers during installation or after startup.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, assembly technicians, and customers throughout the project.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio 5000

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical systems for custom machines and to program the controls that drive these systems. You will design schematics and panels in AutoCAD, select components, and develop PLC/HMI software while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and clients throughout projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, coding from scratch, and collaboration with a global workforce solutions provider committed to client success and