Senior Electrical Controls & Robotics Engineer

Foodemploymentstaffing.com

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Foodemploymentstaffing.com is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated robotic solutions in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovations in robotics technology to improve performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI experience, and proficiency in electrical schematics and safety systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years in industrial automation, robotics, or controls engineering.
  • Proven robotics/automation experience with electrical system design and integration.
  • Experience with FANUC robot programming a plus.
  • Strong PLC programming and controls knowledge (Studio 5000, CCW).
  • Skilled with electrical schematic design tools like EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Familiar with HMI tools and safety system basics; programming in C/C++ or Python is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define electrical requirements and specifications for robotic systems and automation projects.
  • Design electrical systems for automated manufacturing, including motor control and sensors.
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD tools.
  • Integrate sensors, drives, robotics, and automation into existing processes.
  • Lead testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical components and systems.
  • Analyze performance, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and data acquisition.
  • Stay current on robotics and automation trends to drive manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Robotics
Automation
PLC Programming
HMI Development
C/C++
Python
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Studio 5000
CCW
EPLAN
AutoCAD Electrical
SkyCAD
FactoryTalk

Job description

Foodemploymentstaffing.com is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated robotic solutions in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovations in robotics technology to improve performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI experience, and proficiency in electrical schematics and safety systems.

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