What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
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. The position offers hands-on involvement with machine controls, robotics, motion systems, custom electronics, and industrial automation platforms in a highly collaborative engineering environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working on diverse automation and test engineering projects. The company is looking for someone who can operate independently, contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts, and continue growing toward a senior-level industrial electrical engineering role. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge automation systems, custom test fixtures, industrial networking, embedded electronics, and safety-critical designs while helping shape engineering processes and technical standards within a fast-paced team environment.
Required Skills & Experience
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
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, sensors, and motor drives
Understanding of industrial safety and compliance standards including NFPA, NEC, UL, IEC, or ISO standards
Experience supporting manufacturing, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
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
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
35% Electrical Design & Control Panels
25% PLC/HMI & Industrial Automation
20% Test Engineering & Validation
20% Troubleshooting, Integration & Support
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On
10% Documentation & Process Management
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working on diverse automation and test engineering projects. The company is looking for someone who can operate independently, contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts, and continue growing toward a senior-level industrial electrical engineering role. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge automation systems, custom test fixtures, industrial networking, embedded electronics, and safety-critical designs while helping shape engineering processes and technical standards within a fast-paced team environment.
Required Skills & Experience
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
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, sensors, and motor drives
Understanding of industrial safety and compliance standards including NFPA, NEC, UL, IEC, or ISO standards
Experience supporting manufacturing, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
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
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
35% Electrical Design & Control Panels
25% PLC/HMI & Industrial Automation
20% Test Engineering & Validation
20% Troubleshooting, Integration & Support
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On
10% Documentation & Process Management
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000