Senior Electrical Engineer: PLC & Industrial Automation

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave & holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Advanced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex electrical systems and PLC-driven controls. You will lead technical teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders on hybrid work arrangements.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and innovation across industrial applications, with responsibilities ranging from AutoCAD Electrical design to troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited technical discipline.
• 4+ years in electrical and facility control systems.
• 4+ years PLC programming with multiple hardware platforms.
• Experience with Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix Contact and Automation Direct preferred.
• Ability to write software with object-oriented approach using function blocks or add-on instructions; Ladder Logic.
• Experience architecting and writing software from scratch.
• Knowledge of electrical standards (UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and test PLC programs for new and existing equipment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers.
• Define controls system requirements and develop detailed specifications.
• Lead implementation and testing of new systems with cross-functional teams.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to support/revise designs; produce BOMs and drawings.
• Create clear documentation for operation, maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues with test equipment.
• Respond quickly with high-quality solutions to customer needs.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical design

Technical leadership

HMI/SCADA

Object-oriented software

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

LabVIEW

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Advanced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex electrical systems and PLC-driven controls. You will lead technical teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders on hybrid work arrangements.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and innovation across industrial applications, with responsibilities ranging from AutoCAD Electrical design to troubleshooting, documentation, and ongoing system optimization.