Electrical Controls Engineer

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing the electrical systems that operate custom machines and programming the controls that make those machines function.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD.
• Select electrical components (PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, relays, etc.) based on customer requirements and budget.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each machine.
• Program PLCs to control machine operations.
• Program HMIs so operators can run and monitor the equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot machines before shipment.
• Provide technical support to customers during installation or after startup.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, assembly technicians, and customers throughout the project.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical controls, automation, or machine design.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
• Experience programming HMI interfaces.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design and control panel layouts.
• Experience generating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and selecting electrical components.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.