Electrical Controls Engineer
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-siteRandolph, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop electrical control schematics for industrial automation systems using EPLAN, while maintaining legacy drawings in AutoCAD. Create cabling and wiring layouts, including panel wiring, interconnect drawings, and wire routing for custom machinery. Develop Bills of Materials aligned with project requirements and ensure all designs comply with UL, IEC, and applicable electrical codes. Collaborate with mechanical engineers and project teams to integrate electrical systems into overall machine design, then review drawings for accuracy and support panel fabrication and field installation teams by resolving wiring issues. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in industrial controls design, with occasional travel for field support.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in electrical controls design, cabling, and wiring within industrial automation or machinery
- Knowledge of EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of industrial control power components (circuit breakers, fuses, FLA calculations, SCCR calculations, etc.)
- Strong understanding of industrial control components (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, etc.)
- Knowledge of industrial fieldbus
- Working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, and IEC standards
- Working knowledge of automation safety requirements
- Experience creating and managing BOMs
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and standards
- Ability to commute to Randolph, NJ 07869 (required)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing control panels, cabling, and wiring for custom machinery or automated systems
- Familiarity with ERP systems for BOM and document management
- Knowledge of panel layout optimization and wire routing best practices
- Exposure to international project requirements and CE marking
- UL MTR Certification
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