Electrical Control Engineer
$95,000–$125,000 year
On-site · Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Controls Engineer responsible for designing and programming PLCs, HMIs, and motion systems using Siemens TIA Portal on world-class industrial automation projects. Own full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning, including developing control-system architectures, electrical schematics, BOMs, integrating Profinet/ET 200 I/O, SINAMICS drives, and safety systems; executing FAT/SAT, debugging, startup support, and producing documentation and test procedures. Collaborate with engineering teams, leaders, customers, and vendors; lead projects while remaining hands-on; build proposals and contribute to technical presentations and innovation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience designing and commissioning industrial control systems
- Strong proficiency with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, and safety platforms
- Experience with Profinet, Profibus, Profisafe, and industrial networking
- Ability to read/create electrical drawings and understand wiring standards
- Solid troubleshooting skills across controls, hardware, and networks
- Strong communication and documentation abilities
- Background in electrical or controls engineering (degree or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 / smart manufacturing concepts
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