Electrical Engineer

Description

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family‑owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our core values with which the company was founded 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company‑paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match;
Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company‑paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

The Electrical Engineer within the Motion Division is responsible for the design, development, integration, and support of custom automated equipment and advanced motion systems. This role supports projects from concept through commissioning and plays a key role in delivering high‑performance automation solutions for industrial, energy, composites, and advanced manufacturing applications.

The position works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Field Service to ensure systems are designed for functionality, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability. This role will support both standard product platforms and highly engineered custom systems, including confidential customer programs.

• Design electrical systems for automated machinery, motion platforms, and engineered equipment
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of material
• Specify electrical components including PLC hardware, VFDs and servo drives, safety devices and relays, power distribution systems, sensors and instrumentation, and network and communication hardware
• Support development of machine power distribution and control architectures
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes and standards including UL, NEC, NFPA, and customer specifications

• Work closely with Controls Engineers to support PLC, HMI, servo, and motion integration
• Assist in troubleshooting automation and electrical integration challenges during assembly and commissioning
• Support development and optimization of machine safety systems
• Coordinate electrical design requirements for robotic and motion control systems
• Assist with machine debug, startup, and validation activities

• Participate in project kickoff meetings and design reviews
• Support project timelines through timely release of drawings and documentation
• Coordinate with Procurement and Manufacturing on component selection, lead times, and substitutions
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and customer commissioning activities
• Travel as required for equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and customer support

• Provide technical support to assembly technicians and electricians during machine builds
• Assist in resolving wiring, integration, and field issues
• Review and improve electrical assembly processes for efficiency and standardization
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, and manufacturability

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control
• Support creation of electrical standards and design best practices
• Assist in standardizing components and reducing electrical system complexity across platforms
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for field or production issues

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, or engineered equipment preferred
• Experience with motion control systems, industrial automation, or…