Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated equipment. This role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, editing and troubleshooting AB PLCs, and supporting the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated equipment. This role involves creating and modifying electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, editing and troubleshooting AB PLCs, and supporting the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.

NO Travel

• Design, develop, and commission automated equipment.
• Create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Edit and troubleshoot Allen‑Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.
• Support the testing, debugging, and startup of automated systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service teams, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects and resolve technical issues.
• Provide support throughout the project lifecycle.

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design, including control panels, schematics, wiring diagrams, and design packages.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience editing and troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls components, including I/O, drives, servos, operator interfaces, motion control, and network communications.

• Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Experience commissioning, testing, and debugging automated machinery.
• Packaging equipment or packaging machinery experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience providing technical support to customers and field service teams.

Laid back, onsite role, with a very casual dress code, typically jeans. Reporting to the controls engineering manager, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and machinery, contributing to the full product lifecycle from an electrical design perspective.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homer, MI.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $44.00/hr.

• Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Homer,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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