Senior Electrical Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401K with company match

Life insurance with optional coverage

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-time off and company holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Michigan is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex automation initiatives. This office-based, full-time role focuses on electrical design for BIW/Automotive and general automation, including panel layouts, I/O, cabling, and power distribution.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, mentor engineers, and manage design deliverables while balancing budgets and timelines. Occasional travel to NA sites and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5–7 years in electrical and automation system design.
• Experience with panel designs, PLCs, HMI, and networks.
• Familiar with UL/IEC standards and CAD drafting.
• Willing to travel within US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage design deliverables, timelines, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
• Support prototype validation and resolve design issues.
• Stay current with automation trends and standards.
• Layout electrical hardware: panels, I/O, cabling, power distribution.
• Collaborate to meet budget and timeline constraints.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation systems

Drafting

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Allen-Bradley controls

Troubleshooting

Project execution

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Job description

Michigan

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Michigan. This full-time, office-based role is ideal for professionals with 5–7 years of experience in electrical design and industrial automation. You will execute complex automation projects for the BIW/Automotive and general automation, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. You will select and layout all required electrical hardware of custom flexible robotic automation systems. This includes industrial panels, I/O, cabling, and power distribution. You will collaborate with your team to find solutions to achieve targeted functional outcomes that meet budgets and timelines. Given the client-focused nature of the work, employees may be required to work over weekends or outside of standard business hours as needed. Periodic trips to customer sites in North America required, typically lasting several days per trip. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and working with cutting-edge technologies, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This position reports to Electrical Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Manage design deliverables, timelines, and client expectations across multiple automation projects.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Support prototype validation, resolve design issues, and implement improvements
• Innovation & Exploration: Stay current with automation trends, robotic technologies, and global engineering standards.
• Select and lay out all required electrical hardware for custom flexible robotic automation systems, including industrial panels, I/O, cabling, and power distribution.
• Collaborate with your team to develop solutions that achieve functional outcomes while meeting budget and timeline constraints.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in in electrical and automation system design, electrical drafting, schematic generation, electrical codes and design calculations, incorporating Power distribution, PLC’s, HMI, Networks, panel layouts, BOM creation, etc.
• Working knowledge of best practices for industrial electrical panel designs
• Eager to support a mixture of electrical design in-office and troubleshooting on the shop floor
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley controls hardware, local electrical codes, and drafting conventions
• GM GCCH certified preferred.
• Talented team player capable of working efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team
• Focus on results through effective component selection while driving internal standards
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; a Electrical Hardware Designer should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD Electrical and ePlan
• Knowledge of Industry Standards such as UL, IEC, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven success in delivering complex automation projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with international clients and suppliers, ensuring compliance with global standards
• Strong manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead project execution.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge in high voltage Electrical Engineering automation systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming is an asset.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.