Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a worldwide manufacturer of industrial bakery equipment. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of new, and upgrade/retrofit of existing, intelligent systems and industrial controls. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for designing and programming new electrical control systems along with supporting existing systems.

Responsibilities:

      Produce electrical engineering documentation such as schematic drawings and harness drawings.

      Design electrical controls, including their operation and troubleshooting manuals.

      Provide support to the production team by creating, modifying, and troubleshooting industrial machinery/equipment.

      Assist with the installation of electrical controls in both new and existing equipment.

      Develop, troubleshoot, and install control programs for PLC.

      Identify and implement design improvement projects aimed at reducing cost and improving product development.

      Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished machinery and system capabilities.

      Establish system requirements, design to those requirements, and validate that the system meets the requirements.

      Work to project timelines and within budget targets; manage tasks to ensure schedules are met and complete documentation per process and standard work.

      Support existing machinery in production, including cost reductions, new features, and manufacturing improvements.

      Identify new electrical technologies, validate performance and application potential, and establish a network to maintain awareness of relevant technology.

      Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills:

      Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

      Experience creating or modifying industrial machinery/equipment.

      Advanced understanding of engineering principles and tools, including circuit design, PLC, PLC programming, control standards, signal processing, circuit and system modeling, properties of materials, mechanical stress, and system reliability.

      Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.

      Ability to design PLC control systems using MicroLogix and RSLogix PLCs.

      Experience creating electrical drawings and panel layouts in AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

      Experience with UL 508A panel design.

      Knowledge of machine/systems integration, food processing, packaging design, automation, and conveyor systems.

      Familiarity with P&ID.

Work Environment:

This role involves working with heavy equipment and large machinery, and requires occasional travel domestically and internationally for commissioning. The role is primarily office-focused, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The team consists of 2 Electrical Engineers and 5 Mechanical Engineers. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional overtime as needed. Approximately 25% travel is required, mostly within the U.S., with occasional international travel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000