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Electrical Controls Design Engineer
Location: Tiffin, Ohio
Looking for a Role That Truly Ticks Every Box?
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- Unmatched Stability & Investment: When this company isn’t making major capital improvements, they’re investing heavily in their people. Plus, with a robust backlog of incoming orders, long-term stability is guaranteed!
- Learn from the Masters: Collaborate alongside a veteran engineering team boasting an average tenure of 18 years and over 160 combined years of hands-on company expertise.
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About the Role
An established, world-class manufacturing leader is searching for a focused Electrical Controls Design Engineer to join their collaborative electrical design engineering team.
If you thrive in a focused, office-based environment, this is an exceptional opportunity: you’ll spend up to 90% of your time working directly at your desk, diving deep into high-impact design work (roughly 40% PLC programming and 20% electrical design). Reporting directly to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager, you will tackle exciting custom machinery projects in a steady, supportive setting.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
- Programmable logic controller programming using Allen Bradley PLC platforms
- Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
- Responsible for control panel and electrical hardware design
- Once trained, manage 1-6 design projects at a time
- Create bill of materials for design projects
- Make customized modifications to established designs
- Assist sales and customer service department with technical electrical expertise related to customer needs and quotations
- Communicate with customers on equipment needs and preferences
- Other duties directed by management
REQUIREMENTS for the Electrical Controls Design Engineer:
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
- Depending on education, at least three years of experience performing similar engineering functions
- PLC programming
- Microsoft Office
Skills preferred but NOT required:
- VFD and servo control design
- Strong project management
- Allen Bradley PLCs
- OEM or machine integrator experience
- Electrical design, including panels and panel layout
Why You’ll Love Being Part of This Team
- A Structured Path to Success: Enjoy a dedicated, planned training program paired with a mentor Senior Controls Design Engineer to ensure you’re confident from day one.
- Flexibility That Works for You: Embrace genuine work-life balance with the freedom to establish your preferred core hours.
- Top-Tier Total Rewards: Secure a competitive base salary and DAY ONE comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
- Respected Global Impact: Pride yourself on working for a profitable, highly regarded global manufacturer that remains deeply invested in the local community.