Senior Electrical Engineer

Socket.dev; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Michigan is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to lead the design and detail of industrial control systems. You will interpret schematics, develop complete system designs, and generate BOMs for equipment.

You will code PLC/HMI software, supervise subcontracts, and manage project schedules from design through on-site startup. Occasional travel (~30%) is required; strong communication with customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of position-related experience.
• Experience with electrical design for industrial controls and panels.
• Experience with industrial networking: Ethernet/IP, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Devicenet.
• Ability to interpret NEC and local codes.
• Familiar with PLC programming, HMI programming, and networking.
• Ability to read electrical schematics; knowledge of DIN standards is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office; SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial control systems including schematics and equipment lists.
• Design & detail industrial control software (PLC/SCADA/HMI).
• Follow designs through to equipment fabrication, software testing, and on-site startup.
• Manage electrical portion of projects, supervise subcontracts, and schedule.
• Interface with customer to establish design goals and specify components.
• Maintain project schedules and develop subcontract bid packages.
• Attend customer meetings to understand project requirements.
• Travel approximately 30% and provide on-site support as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical installations and software issues on site.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Industrial controls

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Project scheduling

Electrical schematics

DIN standards

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Networking: Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and detail industrial control systems
  • Interpret mechanical schematics to develop complete system designs
  • Generate design drawings, bill of equipment
  • Selection of purchased equipment
• Design & detail industrial control software
  • PLC / controller code / graphic user interface code
• Follow designs through to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup / debug
• Manage electrical portion of projects
  • Supervise subcontracts
  • Manage schedule
• Maintain transmittal records and document control
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals
• Specify electrical components
• Maintain project schedules
• Development of subcontract bid package documentation
• Responsible for complete system design, analysis, and engineering calculation
• Attend and/or conduct design reviews
• Support on-site installation team as required
• Perform site verification and field checking as required
• Attend customer meetings to understand project requirements
• Communicate with project team, customers, and suppliers
• Understand, diagnose, and solve real or potential design problems
  • Troubleshoot electrical installation, both hardware and software
• Travel approximately 30%

Nonessential Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 5-10 years of position-related experience
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels
• Experience with industrial networking: Ethernet IP, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Devicenet, etc
• Able to interpret NEC and local codes
• Familiar with PLC programming, graphic user interface programming, computer operating systems, and networking
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control
• Design engineering calculation ability
• Able to read and interpret Electrical Schematics
  • Knowledge of DIN standards a plus
• Ability to learn and utilize Microsoft Visio
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary