We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls & Electrical Engineer to join our team in the material handling industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, PLC programming, and automation controls, with hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems for conveyor and sortation systems
Key Responsabilities
- Cost and estimation: Estimate conveyor system electrical consumption. Do site surveys as needed,
- Project engineering: Panel design, Elaborate Schematic drawings, elaborate customized electrical layouts
- Installation: Capable to do electrical installation and supervision
- Commissioning: Assist on conveyor system commissioning I/O, red lines for as built layouts
- LSS support: Assist LSS team from engineering perspective to solve customer issues
- Assists Lead Engineer in the development of layout drawings, network drawings, e-stop zone drawings, permit drawings, full load calculations, bill of materials, and control panel schematic drawings
- Contributes to system architecture, deEscrituraion of operation, functional specifications, and interface documents
- Contributes to test plans (Internal, In-House, Site, Commissioning, and Acceptance)
- Attends electrical related pricing, concept, and customer review meetings as requested
- Creates (and/or delegates) layout drawings, network drawings, e-stop zone drawings, permit drawings, full load calculations, bill of materials, and control panel schematic drawings
- Design, develop, and implement control systems for material handling equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and HMI interfaces.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD tools.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers and project managers to ensure seamless system integration.
- Conduct system testing, commissioning, and support during installation and startup phases.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEC standards
- Safety systems design (e.g., e-stops, interlocks, light curtains)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in controls engineering within the material handling or automation industry.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, especially with major platforms (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens).
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and safety circuits.
- Experience with SCADA systems, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Networking & Communication Protocols
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP/RTU
- PROFINET
- DeviceNet