Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer

Join a dynamic team as a Controls Design Engineer at a leading Automation Solutions provider specializing in life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy industries. You will be instrumental in designing and developing complete systems schematics and electrical specifications for factory automation projects.

• Design and develop complete systems schematics and electrical specifications for the manufacture and installation of factory automation projects.
• Determine design approaches and parameters, and select components and equipment based on specification analysis and reliability.
• Formulate and produce complete electrical schematics including power distribution, motor control, safety, PLC, PC and/or robot I/O, analog I/O, fuse and wire sizing, and detail panel components.
• Integrate off-the-shelf equipment and electronic components into systems, including network and serial communications, motion control equipment, analog instrumentation, vision inspection systems, electrical and ultrasonic welding equipment, and other electrically controlled systems.
• Collaborate with Systems programmers to define the best sequencing, safety, HMI, and overall process into a software structure.

• Electrical controls systems design experience
• Strong experience with vision systems, specifically Cognex and camera supervision with PLC, Omron
• Experience with robotics, machine building, and automation system environments
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs and robotic control systems and machine operation

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel domestically to customer sites 25% of the time, typically involving a few multiple‑day visits a month

Work in a clean, office environment at a brand new facility equipped with the latest technology. Experience the opportunity to work on individual tasks as well as collaborate within a team.

This is a fully onsite position in Lewis Center, OH.

The pay range for this position is $110,000–$135,000 per year.

Insurance and wellness
Health and wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are common.
Other insurance:
This can include life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA).
Wellness programs:
Benefits like wellness reimbursement and access to services such as a 24/7 Nurse Line are available.
Financial and retirement
Retirement: A 401(k) plan with potential matching is offered.
Other financial:
Profit sharing, employee share purchase plans, and incentive bonuses may be included.
Time off and family
Paid time off:
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays are standard.
Family:
Maternity/paternity leave is listed as a benefit.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.