Electrical Controls Engineer

About the role

This position involves up to 20% travel and requires experience with PLC programming and Variable Speed Drives. The role focuses on motion control, specifically controls engineering, and requires a solid understanding of drive theory.

Responsibilities

• Engineer custom motor control systems for Paper Converting and Metal Processing systems, including the creation of Power Distribution Diagrams, Network Distribution Diagrams, bills of materials, and Electrical schematics.
• Investigate and employ new components and technologies for system use.
• Assess designs continually and investigate alternative components for cost savings, quality improvement, and certification requirements.
• Assist sales engineers in providing accurate quotes.
• Specify variable frequency drives, PLCs, HMIs, and networking components for customer applications.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Serve as technical lead for PC and MP engineered systems throughout the development cycle.
• Guide system CAD designers through panel design and participate in system design reviews.
• Work with the in-house panel shop to ensure proper panel build and provide necessary guidance.
• Confirm system design and panel build meet certification requirements (UL508A, CE, IEEE, etc.).
• Guide and assist in test floor checkout of PC/MP systems.
• Provide expert remote and on-site support for commissioning and field issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Verify conformance of components and systems to customer specifications.
• Complete load, voltage, amperage, and heat calculations to ensure proper design.
• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to evaluate alternate components and materials.
• Monitor material costs to ensure implementation of lowest cost solutions.
• Troubleshoot application issues or systems field for customer-deployed systems.
• Assist in capturing and documenting customer requirements and translate them into design and manufacturing specifications.
• Help define design standards for the Systems Engineering team.
• Support Aftermarket/Service team as needed and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours phone service support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with VFD/drives.
• 5+ years of PLC programming from scratch, preferably with AB or Siemens.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in SolidWorks tools and their application in system design.
• Experience with design of motor control and test systems.
• Understanding of motion control theory and algorithms.
• Good understanding of electric machines and motor control.
• Knowledge of electric power distribution components such as transformers, filters, and circuit breakers.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, networking, embedded controllers, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with electrical schematic drawing packages like AutoCAD, Solidworks Electrical, Eplan.
• Knowledge of UL and CE standards related to industrial control panels.
• Expertise in industrial control panel system design.
• Experience with electrical system packaging containing transformers, contactors, circuit breakers, VFD/PLCs, etc.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and ability to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals.
• Organized, proactive, and deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
• Self-starter capable of operating effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and component specification sheets.
• Structured and conscientious approach ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work under time pressure.

Work Environment

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Franksville, WI, with up to 20% travel required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• PTO, holiday & vacation pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Amongst many more benefits

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.