Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls Lead

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an experienced automation engineer to design, develop, and manage comprehensive automation projects across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

You will create master plans, automate processes, and ensure design documentation standards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive product improvements and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (EE/ME).
• 5–7 years in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of UL/CSA/CE electrical codes and modern PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects from concept to completion within budget and schedule.
• Write and debug PLC code and develop device drivers for automation systems.
• Program HMI interfaces and design interface circuitry.

Skills

BSEE/BSME

Industrial automation

PLC expertise

3D CAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an experienced automation engineer to design, develop, and manage comprehensive automation projects across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

You will create master plans, automate processes, and ensure design documentation standards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive product improvements and innovation.