Electrical and Controls Engineer

You design the electrical and control systems that make a product work predictably, then help the team prove it in a real prototype. You connect careful technical work to how the product actually behaves for the person using it.

• Define electrical architecture, power budgets, control components, protection, grounding, wiring, and connectors
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, input and output (I/O) lists, panel layouts, harness definitions, and build instructions
• Select and integrate relays, drivers, motors, pumps, fans, sensors, safety devices, and off-the-shelf hardware
• Define startup, shutdown, emergency stop, fault, recovery, and safe-state behavior
• Support bench testing, prototype troubleshooting, supplier discussions, and documentation revisions
• Flag certification, code, thermal, ingress, or user safety concerns that need specialist review

• Five or more years developing electrical or controls systems for physical equipment or products
• Experience producing buildable documentation used by technicians, fabricators, or contract manufacturers
• Strong practical troubleshooting and comfort working on early prototypes
• Working knowledge of electrical safety principles, and judgment about when to involve a licensed or certification professional
• Clear communication across software, mechanical, design, and manufacturing teams

Relevant but not required.

• Connected products, interactive installations, automation, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, or consumer hardware
• UL or other nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) preparation
• Wiring harness or panel manufacturing
• programmable logic controller (PLC), microcontroller, or industrial control interfaces

Electrical architecture Power budget Schematics and wiring diagrams I O and device schedule Safety and fault behavior Electrical test and troubleshooting record

This is a paid, project-based contract opportunity, and assignments depend on suitable project availability. Scope, compensation, and payment terms are agreed in writing before any work begins.

Contract Project-based independent contractor

Location Remote or hybrid, set by project. Some assignments may require participation in Detroit or at a client site.

Hours Variable hours, no guaranteed minimum