What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer / Controls Designer position at Darren Pallatina?
Location: Greer, South Carolina | Full-time | Up to 25% Travel
Salary: $80,000 to $140,000 Dependent on experience (DOE)
Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechatronics engineer with a passion for control systems?
We are hiring for a Controls Designer to join a dynamic engineering team supporting industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning.
This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with engineers and technicians across software, mechanical, and electrical disciplines — designing high-quality, standards-compliant systems for real-world applications.
- Designing controls hardware architecture across various industrial applications
- Creating electrical schematics, BOMs, panel layouts, and pneumatic diagrams
- Collaborating with mechanical and software engineers to deliver fully integrated systems
- Supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting in the field
- Applying standards such as NEC, NFPA, UL, ISO and RIA in your designs
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred)
- 5 years of hands-on controls hardware design experience
- CAD proficiency (E-Plan preferred; AutoCAD or SolidWorks accepted)
- Familiarity with relevant codes: NEC, NFPA 79/70E, UL 508A, ISO 13849-1, RIA 15.06
- Strong documentation, planning, and communication skills
- 1–2 years’ experience programming PLCs or other control devices
- Experience assisting with installations and field commissioning
- On-site role in Greer, SC with shop and office-based design work
- Occasional client site visits (up to 25% travel)
- Flexibility to support evening or weekend work during critical phases
- A workplace that values excellence, integrity, and respect
Salary : $80,000 - $140,000