Electrical Engineer
Motion Recruitment · Wilmington, MA · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
About the role
A growing engineering and industrial automation company is hiring a full-time Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of advanced industrial control systems and automated equipment. This role focuses on electrical panel design, industrial controls, PLC/HMI systems, power distribution, test engineering, and automation technologies across a wide range of machine development and integrated systems projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop industrial control panels and electrical power systems
- Create schematics, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, BOMs, and electrical documentation
- Develop and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols
- Support manufacturing, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts and help shape engineering processes and technical standards
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge automation systems, custom test fixtures, industrial networking, embedded electronics, and safety-critical designs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or automated equipment development
- Experience designing industrial control panels and electrical power systems
- Ability to create schematics, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, BOMs, and electrical documentation
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols
- Familiarity with low-voltage control systems and power systems up to 480 VAC
- Understanding of industrial safety and compliance standards including NFPA, NEC, UL, IEC, or ISO standards
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or similar PLC platforms
- Familiarity with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, CANopen, or IIoT technologies
- Experience with servo, stepper, or BLDC motor systems
- Experience with EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical PCB design and schematic capture experience using Altium or KiCAD
- Experience with embedded systems or firmware development in C/C++
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB for automation or testing
- Familiarity with ECO and PLM workflows
- Experience designing automated test fixtures and data acquisition systems
- UL 508A or related compliance experience preferred
Skills
- Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or similar PLC platforms
- Familiarity with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, CANopen, or IIoT technologies
- Experience with servo, stepper, or BLDC motor systems
- Experience with EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical PCB design and schematic capture experience using Altium or KiCAD
- Experience with embedded systems or firmware development in C/C++
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB for automation or testing
- Familiarity with ECO and PLM workflows
- Experience designing automated test fixtures and data acquisition systems
- UL 508A or related compliance experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)