Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Description

Generate accurate and detailed electrical documentation for our systems and subsystems, including dedicated electrical enclosures, using EPLAN.
Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure the manufacturing of electrical cabinets adheres to NEC (NFPA70), UL508/UL508A, and other applicable industry standards.
Execute the setup and configuration of various components, including industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, and vision systems.
Design and program Safety PLCs, HMIs, and/or motion control systems utilizing best practices.
Commission the Mujin controller and associated equipment at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control system architectures for material handling equipment and robotic applications.
Provide expert remote and on-site support for deployed systems, ensuring high uptime and technical performance.
Participate in functional safety risk assessments and validations, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or electrical controls engineering.
• Industrial electrical design experience with the ability to generate and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience designing with EPLAN.
• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens).
• Hands-on experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and functional safety design for robotic applications.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards including ISO 13849.
• Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, MODBUS, IO-Link.
• Strong understanding of electrical cabinet design, layout, and compliance (UL508A).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Background

• In warehousing/logistics automation, material handling, or robotic applications.
• Familiarity with robotic arm programming, conveyor systems, sensors, and tooling.
• Experience conducting or supporting safety risk assessments and validations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%, domestically and internationally.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regularly required to move about industrial warehouse and production environments, including climbing stairs, navigating around equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical systems, requiring the use of appropriate PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
• Occasional lifting and transport of equipment or tools weighing up to 25 pounds may be required.

Benefits

• 100% Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision option plus the opportunity to buy-up some benefits beginning the 1st of the month after hire!
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
• 100% Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days beginning your 1st year!
• 11 Paid Holidays, including (2) Floating Holidays!
• 401(k) Plan!
• Parental Leave Benefits!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with HDHP!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Medical and Dependent Care!
• Referral Bonuses!
• Company Stock Options in many roles!